International Relations: Psychological Power and Influence

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Which method involves giving economic aid and easy loans or grants-in-aid to induce a change in the behavior of other states?

Using propaganda

Threat of punishment

Inflicting physical violence

Rewards and incentives (correct)

What is an example of a reward that a state can offer to secure a desired change in the behavior of other states?

Imposing economic sanctions

Placing trade restrictions

Denial of foreign aid

Granting access to a military base (correct)

Which method involves inflicting punishment on an unhelpful state by denying foreign aid or exporting certain items or technology?

Threat of punishment (correct)

Use of propaganda

Rewards and incentives

Inflicting physical violence

Which method of exercising national power involves the use of military power or physical force to compel desired behavior from another nation?

Physical violence Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a more effective method than the actual infliction of punishment on other states?

Threat of punishment Signup and view all the answers

When is force related to punishment in the context of international relations?

When punitive action is taken against a nation Signup and view all the answers

What does National Power refer to?

The ability of a nation to secure its goals and interests Signup and view all the answers

How is National Power related to controlling the behavior of other states?

By exercising military force or the threat of force Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nation' signify in the context of National Power?

The power of the group of decision makers and authorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of exercising 'National Power' according to the text?

To control the behavior of other states according to one's will Signup and view all the answers

How can a nation exercise its National Power effectively?

By utilizing military force or influence over others Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of decision-makers in exercising National Power?

To effectively secure national goals and interests Signup and view all the answers

What does psychological power mean in the context of international relations?

The power of opinion and image of the nation Signup and view all the answers

How do states use propaganda and persuasive negotiations in international relations?

To secure changes in the behavior of other states Signup and view all the answers

What does the ability to influence others through systematic publicity and cultural relations constitute?

Psychological aspect of national power Signup and view all the answers

In international relations, what is the art of persuasion primarily focused on?

Defining and logically explaining issues to other nations Signup and view all the answers

When employing persuasion, what is essential for achieving success according to the text?

Being supported by a strong national power and effective foreign policy Signup and view all the answers

What can rewards offered by a nation be in international relations?

Material, economic, or psychological Signup and view all the answers