20 KEY MULTICHOICE QUESTIONS TO PREPARE YOUR IPE EXAM. TOPIC 5. Constructivism

Estas 20 preguntas tipo test están basadas en el capítulo sobre constructivism y norm formation del libro Introduction to International Political Economy de Balaam y Dillman. Este cuestionario cubre conceptos clave como norm entrepreneurs, problem framing, discourse analysis, y norm life cycles, ayudándote a reforzar el tema para tu examen. Puedes encontrar los apuntes completos y más detalles sobre estos conceptos en este enlace.


Multiple Choice Questions:

  1. What does constructivism emphasize as the primary drivers of international relations?

    • A) Military power and alliances
    • B) Economic interests and trade
    • C) Norms, identities, and ideas
    • D) Environmental factors
  2. Who is known for the concept that "norm entrepreneurs" influence state behavior?

    • A) Adam Smith
    • B) Karl Marx
    • C) Martha Finnemore and Kathryn Sikkink
    • D) David Ricardo
  3. Constructivists argue that norms are:

    • A) Universally fixed across societies
    • B) Socially constructed and change over time
    • C) Determined only by economic conditions
    • D) Based solely on rational choice theory
  4. What is "problematization" in constructivism?

    • A) Analyzing the economic impact of problems
    • B) Constructing an issue as a significant concern
    • C) The scientific solution to global issues
    • D) Ignoring social problems in policy making
  5. According to constructivism, how do states and non-state actors decide their interests?

    • A) Based on historical alliances
    • B) Through socially constructed identities
    • C) By maximizing economic benefits
    • D) Through geographical factors
  6. What model describes the stages through which norms are adopted globally?

    • A) Life Cycle of Norms
    • B) Rational Choice Model
    • C) Dependency Theory
    • D) Economic Determinism
  7. Constructivist "norm entrepreneurs" often use which technique to influence behavior?

    • A) Military intervention
    • B) Economic sanctions
    • C) Framing and persuasive language
    • D) Technological advancement
  8. What is the "boomerang pattern" in transnational advocacy?

    • A) Countries reversing their decisions on trade
    • B) Domestic groups pressuring international actors for help
    • C) Economic alliances forming cyclical patterns
    • D) NGOs avoiding state intervention
  9. In discourse analysis, how is language seen by constructivists?

    • A) A neutral method of communication
    • B) A tool to shape perceptions and policies
    • C) An irrelevant factor in policy making
    • D) A method to confirm empirical data
  10. Which process describes constructing issues that require coordinated response?

    • A) Liberalization
    • B) Problematization
    • C) Militarization
    • D) Privatization
  11. What do constructivists mean by "norm enterpreneurs"?

    • A) Individuals who spread norms rapidly
    • B) Actors resisting new norms
    • C) States enforcing norms on others
    • D) Individuals ignoring state rules
  12. What is the purpose of "framing" in constructivism?

    • A) Excluding information irrelevant to policy
    • B) Defining issues in ways that shape perception
    • C) Promoting free-market capitalism
    • D) Explaining historical context
  13. Constructivists argue that international organizations help spread norms by:

    • A) Creating rigid policies
    • B) Promoting cultural imperialism
    • C) Socializing states into shared values
    • D) Funding military operation
  14. What is a "norm cascade" in constructivism?

    • A) The rapid adoption of a norm by states
    • B) The initial resistance to a norm
    • C) The economic impact of a new policy
    • D) Gradual decline in norm influence

  15. How do constructivists explain the concept of "security communities"?

    • A) As states that share no common interests
    • B) As alliances based solely on economic gain
    • C) As groups united by shared identities and values
    • D) As nations prioritizing military over diplomacy
  16. Constructivism gained significant attention in international relations in:

    • A) The 1940s
    • B) The 1980s
    • C) The 1990s
    • D) The 2000s
  17. Who developed the concept of "socialization" in relation to international norms?

    • A) Adam Smith
    • B) Alexander Wendt
    • C) John Maynard Keynes
    • D) Immanuel Wallerstein
  18. How do "epistemic communities" influence policy according to constructivists?

    • A) By dictating state actions through legal means
    • B) Through shared beliefs and technical expertise
    • C) By focusing solely on military alliances
    • D) By isolating from global discourse
  19. The "spiral model" of norm adoption is associated with which area?

    • A) Environmental policy
    • B) Human rights
    • C) Trade liberalization
    • D) Energy consumption
  20. Constructivists argue that political issues are often framed in ways that:

    • A) Simplify complex realities
    • B) Emphasize state sovereignty over norms
    • C) Prioritize military intervention
    • D) Limit public understanding

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