What Best Describes the Ruling Policies of Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet

question 8

Multiple Choice

What best describes the ruling policies of Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union?

• A)They forced the exportation of Russian Communism to Central and South America.
• B)They evoked a "New Thinking" about internal and global politics, as well as an emphasis on openness and reform.
• C)They increased political repression in Russia and in Eastern Europe.
• D)They grew out of Russian misperceptions of United States strengths and failed to appreciate that American military spending and tax reductions under Ronald Reagan had greatly increased American budget deficits.
• E)They led to a reform of Soviet Communism and the permanent strengthening of the Soviet regime.

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Definitions:

Corporal Punishment

Physical punishment intended as a disciplinary measure, such as spanking or paddling.

Self-Control Strategies

Techniques and methods used by individuals to regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in challenging situations.

Behavioral Management

strategies and practices employed to influence an individual's actions and behaviors in a positive and constructive manner.

Physical Abuse

involves the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment as a form of maltreatment.