Define what is meant by the term "weapons of mass destruction" and provide examples. Describe the circumstances surrounding the past use of any of these, such as who used them and why, and with what consequences.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Weapons of mass destruction: Nuclear weapons and biological agents that have the potential to annihilate thousands or even millions of people quickly.
2. United States only country to have used nuclear bombs: used on Japan twice-Hiroshima, with up to 80,000 almost immediately killed, and Nagasaki, killing another 40,000 immediately.
3. Chemical weapons may be even larger threat; have long history and have been used many times, especially during World War I. Recent use in Syria.
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a. laissez-faire b. interventionist c. conflict d. balance of power
The puberty-adolescence stage is associated with all of the following problems EXCEPT:
a. accepting a new body image. b. establishing a sense of personal identity. c. forming good peer group relations. d. developing feelings of intimacy and trust.
Which of the following statements is false with regard to beliefs?
A. Shared beliefs hold people in a group or society together. B. Beliefs are the basis for many norms and values in a society. C. Beliefs must be true in order for them to guide human behavior. D. Beliefs may be so strongly held that it is difficult to consider any contradictory information.
George and his partner are in a long-term relationship. At which stage of their relationship will they be able to discuss decisions openly because of their ongoing mutual support of each other?
a. self-revelation b. self-disclosure c. mutual dependency d. need fulfillment