China's Weakness in the Nineteenth Century Allowed Russia to Force

question 74

True/False

China's weakness in the nineteenth century allowed Russia to force the cession of territories north of Siberia's Amur River.

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Definitions:

Instinct

Natural, unchanging behaviors exhibited by animals in reaction to specific triggers.

Drive-Reduction

A theory of motivation that posits the reduction of physiological needs drives behavior towards achieving homeostasis.

Arousal Approach

a theory in psychology that focuses on how arousal levels affect performance, suggesting an optimal level of arousal for peak performance depending on the task complexity.

William McDougall

A psychologist known for his work on instinct theory and social psychology, advocating for the inclusion of innate tendencies in explaining behavior.