The Belief That Signs of Weakness Will Be Exploited by an Opponent

question 104

Multiple Choice

The belief that signs of weakness will be exploited by an opponent and that leaders need to show their willingness to use military force is the

• A) conflict spiral view.
• B) deterrence view.
• C) authoritarian view.
• D) intergroup conflict view.

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Definitions:

Denial

A psychological strategy where an individual evades facing a personal issue or accepting the truth by rejecting the presence of the problem or reality.

Painful Realities

The harsh or uncomfortable truths about life that individuals must accept or confront.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and cope with reality.

Displacement

in psychology, refers to the unconscious transfer of an intense emotion from its original object to another one.