Which of the Following Is an Example of a Proxy

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a proxy war?

• A)The Confederacy declaring independence from the United States to start the U.S.Civil War
• B)The United States invading Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein from power
• C)China sending troops into Tibet to ensure the region remains a part of China despite independence movements there
• D)China giving help to North Korea and the United States giving help to South Korea during the Korean War

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Definitions:

Undesirable Characteristics

Traits or features that are not wished for or are deemed negative or harmful in a certain context or environment.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups, and even nations to cope with reality and to maintain self-image.

Displacement

In psychology, the shifting of negative feelings or desires from the original object to a more acceptable or safer substitute.

Defense Mechanism

A defense mechanism is a psychological strategy unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.