How Can Liberal Theories of International Relations Be Distinguished from Realism

question 31

Multiple Choice

How can liberal theories of international relations be distinguished from realism?

• A)Realism believes people learn from negative historical events,whereas liberalists believe they learn from positive ones.
• B)Realism is less likely to believe in the unitary-actor assumption than liberal theories.
• C)Realists see the rules of international relations as timeless and unchanging,whereas liberal theorists see the rules of international relations as evolving incrementally.
• D)Realists favor absolute gains,whereas liberals favor relative gains.