POLI 105 EXAM 1 VCU
Adding variables to a theory to try to extend its explanatory coverage is generally
considered to weaken a theory. - ANSWER...-Degeneration
IR Theories seek to explain as much as possible with a single variable, making a theory
stronger. - ANSWER...-Parsimony
All states are defined by their political and territorial integrity. This concept guides the
international system. - ANSWER...-Sovereignty
Joseph Lepgold notes that there is a solution to which potential problem in studying
international relations - ANSWER...-Theory V. Policy Debate
In the simple statistic statement X -> Y, the outcome of the variable Y - ANSWER...-
Dependent Variable
The absence of any controlling authority over the nation - ANSWER...-International
Anarchy
Argues against the possibility of generalized explanations in world politics - ANSWER...-
Constructivism
Discussing constructivism, we noted that the major critique of this theory - ANSWER...-
Ideas all the way down
Liberal theory suggest that states need to cooperate to solve real problems that cross
and that effect all states without any one state being able to provide the solution on their
own - ANSWER...-Collective Action Problem
Authors' works are not interpreted to be in the liberal tradition - ANSWER...-Alexander
Hamilton
Kind of fundamental difference between rational and constructivist theories -
ANSWER...-Ontological
An increase of security to one state, which increases the insecurity of another state. The
other state balances the security against the first, which creates insecurity and they
balance back. - ANSWER...-Security Dilemma
Power Matters - ANSWER...-Realism
Cooperation Matters - ANSWER...-Liberalism
Adding variables to a theory to try to extend its explanatory coverage is generally
considered to weaken a theory. - ANSWER...-Degeneration
IR Theories seek to explain as much as possible with a single variable, making a theory
stronger. - ANSWER...-Parsimony
All states are defined by their political and territorial integrity. This concept guides the
international system. - ANSWER...-Sovereignty
Joseph Lepgold notes that there is a solution to which potential problem in studying
international relations - ANSWER...-Theory V. Policy Debate
In the simple statistic statement X -> Y, the outcome of the variable Y - ANSWER...-
Dependent Variable
The absence of any controlling authority over the nation - ANSWER...-International
Anarchy
Argues against the possibility of generalized explanations in world politics - ANSWER...-
Constructivism
Discussing constructivism, we noted that the major critique of this theory - ANSWER...-
Ideas all the way down
Liberal theory suggest that states need to cooperate to solve real problems that cross
and that effect all states without any one state being able to provide the solution on their
own - ANSWER...-Collective Action Problem
Authors' works are not interpreted to be in the liberal tradition - ANSWER...-Alexander
Hamilton
Kind of fundamental difference between rational and constructivist theories -
ANSWER...-Ontological
An increase of security to one state, which increases the insecurity of another state. The
other state balances the security against the first, which creates insecurity and they
balance back. - ANSWER...-Security Dilemma
Power Matters - ANSWER...-Realism
Cooperation Matters - ANSWER...-Liberalism
