Proliferation Optimists Base Their Case on the Assumption That

question 2

Multiple Choice

Proliferation optimists base their case on the assumption that

• A)nuclear powers will eventually agree to eliminate their weapons.
• B)nuclear weapons would be no more destructive than modern conventional weapons.
• C)very few nations are likely to acquire nuclear weapons.
• D)nuclear weapons substantially raise the potential costs of war.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate the influence of external factors and overestimate the impact of internal factors when evaluating the actions of others.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that involves convincing someone indirectly, through superficial cues or associations, rather than through the central route which involves systematic thinking and argument analysis.

Strict Attendance

emphasizes the rigorous enforcement of rules requiring presence at a designated place, such as a school or workplace, within specified times.

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

The psychological tactic of getting a person to agree to a large request by first setting them up to agree to a modest request.