A Key Difference Between the Constructivist Approach to International Political

question 48

Multiple Choice

A key difference between the constructivist approach to international political economy and that of the other theories is its assumption that

• A) power remains central to an understanding of the global economy.
• B) states' goals and policies continuously change.
• C) economic growth and development will be achieved over time.
• D) individuals are still able to improve their economic positions.

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Definitions:

Inputs

Resources, materials, or information that are provided to a process or system in order to achieve desired outputs or outcomes.

Expectancy Theory

A motivation theory explaining that an individual's motivational force is a function of their expectation that certain behaviors will lead to desired outcomes.

Internal Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to internal, personal characteristics rather than to external factors.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to external factors or the situation, rather than to internal characteristics.