Theorists Who Use Alternative Methods to Study International Relations Contend

question 56

Multiple Choice

Theorists who use alternative methods to study international relations contend that

• A) it is important to study social and cultural factors.
• B) properly conducted research can produce a single unified theory of international relations.
• C) social forces with clearly fixed meanings inform all political processes.
• D) state behavior can be measured if one uses the right statistical methods.

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Definitions:

Politically Based

Actions or decisions that are influenced by or related to government policies, political power, or political considerations.

Negative Aspects

Elements or features of a situation, system, or behavior that are harmful or undesirable.

Team Competence

Team competence involves the collective skills, knowledge, and abilities of a team that enable it to perform tasks effectively and achieve its goals.

Decision-Making Process

A series of steps that individuals or organizations follow to select a course of action from among several alternatives.