The Concept of "Balance of Power" Is an Ancient Notion

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Essay

The concept of "balance of power" is an ancient notion in the field of international relations.Throughout history many policy makers have sought to establish a balance of power to prevent disputes from escalating into wars.Write an essay in which you (1) explain in theory how the balance of power is supposed to operate, and (2) evaluate how effective it is in practice in preserving peace.

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Definitions:

Shaking A Rattle

An activity often used in developmental psychology studies to understand sensorimotor skills in infants.

Reinforcer

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the repetition of the behavior that precedes it.

Intermittently Reinforced

A conditioning schedule where only some of the responses made are followed by reinforcement, known to produce behavior that is more resistant to extinction than continuous reinforcement.

Parents

The caregivers of offspring in their own species; in humans, typically refers to a child's biological or adoptive mother and father.