A Major Criticism of Comparative Politics at the Turn of the Twentieth

question 21

Multiple Choice

A major criticism of comparative politics at the turn of the twentieth century was that it:

• A)focused too strongly on religious explanations.
• B)was descriptive rather than explanatory.
• C)was too quantitative.
• D)was too broad in geographic scope.
• E)was too focused on postrevolutionary states.

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Definitions:

James's Claim

A reference to a specific assertion or theory proposed by psychologist William James, often pertaining to his contributions to psychology, such as the James-Lange theory of emotion.

Brain Development

The process of growth and change in the brain's structure and function over the course of a lifetime, particularly significant in early childhood.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around nerves, improving the transmission speed of nerve impulses.

Ethnicities

Social groups that share a common and distinctive culture, religion, language, or the like, often characterized by a sense of shared identity and heritage.