Political Science · Political Theory
Which one of the following statements is NOT true?
AClassical political theory is qualitative.
BBehavioural political theory is quantitative.
CPost-behavioural political theory is both qualitative and quantitative.
DBehavioural theory is not specially concerned with the Anglo-American model. ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Behavioural theory is not specially concerned with the Anglo-American model. — The false statement is that behavioural theory is not specially concerned with the Anglo-American model, so the answer is that option.
Explanation
★The false statement is that behavioural theory is not specially concerned with the Anglo-American model, so the answer is that option.
★In fact behaviouralism grew chiefly in the United States and was deeply tied to the Anglo-American political experience.
★It was led by the Chicago School, including Charles Merriam, Harold Lasswell and David Easton.
★Behaviouralism is rightly called quantitative because it relies on empirical, measurable data about political behaviour.
★Classical political theory is rightly called qualitative, as it deals with values, ideals and the good state.
★Post-behaviouralism is rightly both, since it accepts scientific method but restores relevance and values.
★David Easton led post-behaviouralism with the slogans of relevance and action for the discipline.
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