Why Is It Difficult to Make a Threat of Attack

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to make a threat of attack seem credible to an opponent?

• A)States are rarely capable of actually attacking other countries.
• B)An opponent can often tell when the threatening state is bluffing.
• C)Opponents have access to enough information about the other state to discredit its threats.
• D)The threat of such a war can seem too costly to be a reasonable option.

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Definitions:

Postconventional Morality

A stage of moral development in which individuals reason based on personal principles and values that may differ from societal norms.

Ethical Principles

Fundamental guidelines that influence decision-making and behavior, emphasizing concepts such as fairness, respect, responsibility, and integrity.

Self-interest

Acting in a way that is beneficial to oneself, driven by personal gain or advantage.

Formal Operational Thought

A stage in cognitive development, as proposed by Piaget, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.