Which of the Following Illustrates the Behavior of a State

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates the behavior of a state signing an international human rights treaty for its expressive value?

• A)A country doesn't sign an international human rights treaty because it already protects rights.
• B)A rights-respecting country fails to sign an international human rights treaty because of domestic opposition.
• C)A rights-violating country signs an international human rights treaty to take a position on human rights,with little intention to respect rights.
• D)A rights-violating country fails to sign an international human rights treaty because it does not intend to follow through on its commitment.

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Definitions:

Contrast Effects

Previously interviewed job applicants affect an interviewer’s perception of a current applicant, leading to an exaggeration of differences between applicants.

Fundamental Attribution Error

This refers to the tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating the influence of external factors.

Distinctiveness Cue

A feature or characteristic that makes an object, person, or group stand out from others.

Consensus Cue

A social influence where the agreement among multiple parties or sources enhances the perceived validity of information or decisions.