It Has Been Claimed That Foreign Governments Have Attempted to Influence

question 12

Essay

It has been claimed that foreign governments have attempted to influence votes in the U.S. that would promote policies of protectionism within the U.S. On the surface this appears to be totally illogical and counter intuitive, as this would presumably lessen the possibilities of foreigners' exports to the U.S.

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Definitions:

In-Group Bias

The tendency to favor individuals within our own group over those from outside groups.

Out-Group Bias

The tendency to have negative views or prejudices towards people who are perceived as belonging to a different group than one's own.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudiced treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Frustration

The feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.