Which of the Following Explains the Decline in Interstate Conflict

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains the decline in interstate conflict?

• A)States no longer have conflicting interests.
• B)The United States has been actively deterring wars.
• C)The high costs of World War I have been a deterrent.
• D)International institutions have helped states overcome important bargaining problems.

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Definitions:

Time Urgency

A feeling of being under pressure to complete tasks or make decisions in a limited timeframe.

Perfectionism

A personality trait characterized by striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluations.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage process (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) described by Hans Selye that the body goes through in response to stress.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the stress response where the body reacts to a perceived threat by preparing for fight or flight.