One Purpose Used to Justify the American-Led Invasion of Iraq

question 12

Multiple Choice

One purpose used to justify the American-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 was the Iraqi program to develop weapons of mass destruction-primarily biological and nuclear-and the fear that such weapons would be given to terrorist groups.Although no such weapons were found,a similar threat from nuclear weapons remains present in:

• A)North Korea.
• B)Afghanistan.
• C)Myanmar.
• D)Yemen.
• E)Somalia.

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Definitions:

Gender Differences

The distinctions in characteristics and behaviors that are culturally or socially designated as masculine or feminine.

Biological Explanations

Theories that attribute behavioral and psychological phenomena to biological factors, such as genetic, neurological, or physiological processes.

Cultural Explanations

These are interpretations or understandings of behaviors, practices, and beliefs that are framed in the context of the cultural background or tradition from which they arise.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can hinder performance and affect behavior.