Discuss the Similarities and Differences Between American and Soviet Perceptions

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Essay

Discuss the similarities and differences between American and Soviet perceptions of major world events from 1945 to 1950. Were the superpowers' responses to these world events based on reality or merely on perception? Explain.

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Definitions:

Apprenticeship

A system for training a new generation of practitioners of a trade or profession with on-the-job training and often some accompanying study (classroom work and reading).

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and to others.

Intuitive Psychology

The natural ability to understand and make predictions about others' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without extensive formal learning.

Psychological Schemata

Mental structures that organize knowledge and beliefs, influencing perception, memory, and understanding.