Poli 105 -exam 1
Adding variables to a theory to try to extend its explanatory coverage is to weaken a
theory. This is called ___? - ANSWER...-Desgeneration
IR theories seek to explain as much as possible with a single variable, making a
stronger theory. The goal is called ____? - ANSWER...-Parsimony
All states are defined by their political and territorial integrity. This concept that guides
the international system is called? - ANSWER...-Sovereignty
Joseph Lepgold notes that there is a solution to which potential problem in studying
IR____? - ANSWER...-Theory vs. political debate
In the simple theoretical statement x--->y, the outcome of y variable is called? -
ANSWER...-The dependent variable
To explain different IR theories, the simple game of prisoners dilemma shows that
International interaction often reduces to a set of strategic choices versus another state.
In the crudely drawn prisoners dilemma, what is the significance of 3,3 box -
ANSWER...-1.it signifies absolute gain
2.it is the highest payoff each state can get without a loser
3. It signifies the outcome of cooperation from each state.
(Answer is all of the above)
Which box is the result of realism' logic producing a defection strategy? - ANSWER...-
2,2
Under the logic NEOREALISM, how do states get to the 3,3 box of cooperation? -
ANSWER...-Institutions
If you are player 1, which interaction(which box) provides you with relative gains? -
ANSWER...-4,1
International anarchy is defined as ________ - ANSWER...-The absence of any
controlling authority over the nation state
Alexander Wendt argues that both anarchy and security dilemmas are____ identity and
ideas of states in the international system. - ANSWER...-Socially constructed by
Kenneth Waltz's "man, the state, and War" lays out the basic principles of ____? -
ANSWER...-Levels of analysis
Adding variables to a theory to try to extend its explanatory coverage is to weaken a
theory. This is called ___? - ANSWER...-Desgeneration
IR theories seek to explain as much as possible with a single variable, making a
stronger theory. The goal is called ____? - ANSWER...-Parsimony
All states are defined by their political and territorial integrity. This concept that guides
the international system is called? - ANSWER...-Sovereignty
Joseph Lepgold notes that there is a solution to which potential problem in studying
IR____? - ANSWER...-Theory vs. political debate
In the simple theoretical statement x--->y, the outcome of y variable is called? -
ANSWER...-The dependent variable
To explain different IR theories, the simple game of prisoners dilemma shows that
International interaction often reduces to a set of strategic choices versus another state.
In the crudely drawn prisoners dilemma, what is the significance of 3,3 box -
ANSWER...-1.it signifies absolute gain
2.it is the highest payoff each state can get without a loser
3. It signifies the outcome of cooperation from each state.
(Answer is all of the above)
Which box is the result of realism' logic producing a defection strategy? - ANSWER...-
2,2
Under the logic NEOREALISM, how do states get to the 3,3 box of cooperation? -
ANSWER...-Institutions
If you are player 1, which interaction(which box) provides you with relative gains? -
ANSWER...-4,1
International anarchy is defined as ________ - ANSWER...-The absence of any
controlling authority over the nation state
Alexander Wendt argues that both anarchy and security dilemmas are____ identity and
ideas of states in the international system. - ANSWER...-Socially constructed by
Kenneth Waltz's "man, the state, and War" lays out the basic principles of ____? -
ANSWER...-Levels of analysis
