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What was the percentage of American women who supported going to war with Iraq in 2003?
What was the percentage of American women who supported going to war with Iraq in 2003?
Which of the following countries showed a similar gender gap in attitudes toward war?
Which of the following countries showed a similar gender gap in attitudes toward war?
What is the main distinction between sex and gender as discussed?
What is the main distinction between sex and gender as discussed?
What percentage of men in the surveyed Muslim countries thought suicide bombings were justified?
What percentage of men in the surveyed Muslim countries thought suicide bombings were justified?
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What argument is presented regarding the relationship between biology and aggressive behavior?
What argument is presented regarding the relationship between biology and aggressive behavior?
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What reasoning might have influenced Saddam Hussein's decision to engage in war with the United States in 2003?
What reasoning might have influenced Saddam Hussein's decision to engage in war with the United States in 2003?
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What psychological phenomenon is referred to in Saddam Hussein's approach to the 2003 war?
What psychological phenomenon is referred to in Saddam Hussein's approach to the 2003 war?
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What event occurred seven months after Saddam Hussein's trial photograph was taken?
What event occurred seven months after Saddam Hussein's trial photograph was taken?
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What does the Munich analogy typically relate to in policy debates?
What does the Munich analogy typically relate to in policy debates?
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Which heuristic device involves making mental comparisons between new and previously encountered situations?
Which heuristic device involves making mental comparisons between new and previously encountered situations?
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What stereotype did Attorney General John Ashcroft convey regarding Islam?
What stereotype did Attorney General John Ashcroft convey regarding Islam?
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What common fallacy is illustrated by Saddam Hussein's belief in his wartime survival?
What common fallacy is illustrated by Saddam Hussein's belief in his wartime survival?
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What is a possible consequence of wishful thinking in decision-making processes?
What is a possible consequence of wishful thinking in decision-making processes?
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Which country showed a notable difference in the trend of favoring the use of force between men and women?
Which country showed a notable difference in the trend of favoring the use of force between men and women?
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What is stated about women's representation in foreign and defense policy making?
What is stated about women's representation in foreign and defense policy making?
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According to Francis Fukuyama, what would a world led by women be characterized as?
According to Francis Fukuyama, what would a world led by women be characterized as?
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What tendency have studies found regarding women's approaches to negotiation?
What tendency have studies found regarding women's approaches to negotiation?
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What view do some studies have regarding the impact of women decision makers on global politics?
What view do some studies have regarding the impact of women decision makers on global politics?
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What does the statement 'The manly man is in control when control is difficult or contested' suggest?
What does the statement 'The manly man is in control when control is difficult or contested' suggest?
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In which format was the survey conducted outside the U.S.?
In which format was the survey conducted outside the U.S.?
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What overall conclusion can be derived about men's and women's views on war from the data presented?
What overall conclusion can be derived about men's and women's views on war from the data presented?
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What is a characteristic of positive personalities when facing political criticism?
What is a characteristic of positive personalities when facing political criticism?
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Which personality type is indicated as having the worst qualities?
Which personality type is indicated as having the worst qualities?
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How do negative personalities typically respond to political criticism?
How do negative personalities typically respond to political criticism?
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Which former U.S. president is described as having an active-positive personality?
Which former U.S. president is described as having an active-positive personality?
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What can be a potential drawback of activist personalities?
What can be a potential drawback of activist personalities?
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Which president's personality is assessed as less active than Clinton but possibly still active-positive?
Which president's personality is assessed as less active than Clinton but possibly still active-positive?
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What is a common trait associated with both Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon's personalities?
What is a common trait associated with both Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon's personalities?
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What term describes the mindset developed by negative personalities in response to external criticism?
What term describes the mindset developed by negative personalities in response to external criticism?
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What is the primary focus during the second stage of decision making according to the content?
What is the primary focus during the second stage of decision making according to the content?
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What did the study regarding U.S. decision making during the hostage crisis conclude about President Carter's choice process?
What did the study regarding U.S. decision making during the hostage crisis conclude about President Carter's choice process?
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How does state-level analysis enhance our understanding of policy making?
How does state-level analysis enhance our understanding of policy making?
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What is the significance of the human input in policy making as described in the content?
What is the significance of the human input in policy making as described in the content?
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Which of the following correctly describes the focus of decision makers at the second stage?
Which of the following correctly describes the focus of decision makers at the second stage?
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What does the content suggest about the decision-making process during crises like the Iran hostage situation?
What does the content suggest about the decision-making process during crises like the Iran hostage situation?
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In the context of policy making, what is highlighted by the process of using poliheuristic theory?
In the context of policy making, what is highlighted by the process of using poliheuristic theory?
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What aspect of decision making is often overlooked during the initial stages according to the content?
What aspect of decision making is often overlooked during the initial stages according to the content?
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Study Notes
Human Decision Making: Wishful Thinking & Risk
- Wishful thinking can lead to risky decisions, evident in Saddam Hussein's belief he could survive a war with the United States.
Heuristic Devices in Policy
- Analogies: Comparisons with past experiences or knowledge, such as the Munich analogy.
- Gender Gaps in War Attitudes: Women have historically been less supportive of war and military intervention than men, both domestically and internationally.
Gender Differences and Policy Making
- The belief that differences between men and women are learned (gender) versus biological (sex).
- Debate about the role of biology in shaping aggression and leadership traits, with some arguing that men are more inclined towards assertive behavior.
- The question of whether equal or dominant female representation in foreign and defense policy would lead to a more peaceful world, supported by evidence that women tend to adopt more collaborative approaches in conflict resolution.
Personality Types and Foreign Policy
- Active-positive personality: Leaders who revel in their roles, take initiative, and thrive in contentious environments, like Bill Clinton.
- Active-negative personality: Leaders prone to withdrawing into a circle of supporters, assuming critics are enemies, and developing defensive mentalities, as seen in Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon.
Decision Making Process: Minimizing Risks
- In complex situations, decision makers initially rely on heuristics and intuitive reasoning, then transition to a more analytic and rational process to minimize risks and maximize benefits.
- The second stage often involves prioritizing strategic and realpolitik considerations over domestic politics and personal factors.
State-Level Analysis
- Recognizes that policy making occurs within a political framework, where states play a significant role.
- Emphasizes how state characteristics influence foreign policy choices and implementation.
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This quiz explores the impact of wishful thinking and gender differences on decision making and policy formulation. It examines how gender gaps in attitudes toward war and the nature of heuristic devices influence political outcomes. Join in to understand the roles of men and women in shaping strategies in foreign policy.
