POS 4206 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Cognitive Dissonance
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Douglas mcarthur 38th parallel inchon (sp?) military us + sk, un, push back. Un main body for this, us-led effort historical significance of resolution. Ussr did not have representative/ambassador at big 5 veto power un security council meeting this limits ussr in east (korean war proxy fighting loss) Protesting un over china/taiwan representation in the un (china should hold the seat not exiled gov"t in taiwan) Mcarther keeps marching north - why? pushing north korea back to status quo, then past 38th parallel. Mcarthur policy decision border void after north korea crossed? hot cognition - deep hatred of communism march north symbolic to chinese. Chinese withdrawl retreat army destroyed yalu river misperception of china"s character improved after war - china"s handle on north. Student arrogant had not suffered losses in past, cognitive effect perception of self and others rightness power. China more man power higher ups bubble decision making open minded versus unyielding.
