Saddam Hussein Survived His Defeat in the Gulf War Because

question 72

Multiple Choice

Saddam Hussein survived his defeat in the Gulf War because

• A) the victors feared a totally destroyed Iraq would tilt the Middle East balance of power towards Israel.
• B) the victors, including the United States, lacked the military resources to drive Hussein from power.
• C) Israel was more fearful of Iran than Iraq.
• D) the victors feared that a breakup of the country might ultimately benefit Iran.
• E) the belief that Hussein had learned his lesson and would now be a "good neighbor."

Understand the role of effort and external justification in influencing attitudes and behavior.

Analyze the effects of social feedback and acceptance on an individual’s self-concept.

Distinguish between different self-enhancement and self-protection strategies.

Appreciate the effects of self-awareness and self-monitoring on personal and social adjustment.

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