In Determining the Cause of War, Many Constructivists Would Argue

question 18

Multiple Choice

In determining the cause of war, many constructivists would argue that war is the result of ______.

• A) power politics and states ensuring their own security
• B) miscommunications or mistakes of one sort or another
• C) states' desire to maintain a balance of power and prevent the establishment of a hegemon
• D) subjective identification and reinforcement of beliefs in friends and enemies that are used to justify the act

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Definitions:

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving an individual's subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral expression in response to stimuli.

Consensus

A general agreement among a group or community, often achieved through discussion and negotiation.

Positive Emotions

Feelings that are generally associated with positive experiences or outcomes, such as happiness, joy, and love.