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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Appeasement"”.
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Determinants of the Acquisition and Display of Behaviors Associated with “Guilt” (Appeasement Behaviors) by Companion Dogs
<p>For centuries, certain dog behaviors, known as appeasement behaviors (ABs)—such as averting the eyes, lowering the head and tail, or putting the ears back against the head—have been regarded as anecdotal evidence that dogs feel guilty for having committed wrongdoing about which the owner will be …
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A disastrous gamble: Czechoslovak-British relations, 1937-1942
The appeasement policy culminated with the Munich Agreement in September 1938 and its effects are still being felt today. Because of his preconceived notions and inflexible world view, British Prime Minister Chamberlain did not listen to the pleas of those who opposed appeasement. He ignored their …
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Surviving Alpha: Using sequential analysis to examine the behaviours of Black-legged Kittiwake chicks during sibling pecking attacks
… as facing away or tucking in the beak served as appeasement strategies and these were discussed as adaptations to Kittiwakes’ habit of cliff nesting. Use of appeasement by beta chicks suggests that, notwithstanding the environmental and hierarchical factors, beta chicks have some agency in their …
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The British press and the origins of the Cold War
… policy views in the thirties, supporting the appeasement of Germany when he had opposed it. In the nineteen forties their natural inclination again would be to support policies of conciliation and accommodation in international affairs, this time in regard to Soviet Russia, at a time when the …
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An evaluation of the prescriptive utility of psychological bias theory in international relations
… 38th parallel in 1950 and the British policy of appeasement towards Germany in the 1930s - asking in each of these whether the theory could have helped policymakers to make better decisions. Drawing from the lessons of these two cases, I argue that psychological bias theory can help …
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Britain, Poland, and the Search for Security in Europe: Anglo-Polish Relations, 1924-1934
… War I. The Poles looked to London to balance its appeasement of Berlin by guaranteeing the Polish-German frontier. Although a succession of Conservative and Labour governments in London refused to extend their protection to the territorial settlement beyond the Rhine, few were prepared to …
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The Ladle and the Knife: Power Projection and Force Deployment under Reagan
… him to fend off accusations of Munich-style appeasement. While the defense spending surge helped give Reagan the confidence to ink an arms control agreement, the buildup created nonlinear consequences that will outlive arms control treaties.</p>
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The perils of workplace recognition: antecedents and consequences of discomfort associated with being the target of threatening upward comparison
… was, in turn, expected to result in the use of appeasement and avoidance behaviors, propensity for socially motivated underachievement, and decreased preference for public recognition. Additionally, direct linkages between the antecedents and consequences were expected, as well as post-hoc …
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Anglo-Austrian Diplomatic Backchannels from the Juliputsch to the Anschluss, 1934-38
… PhD thus re-evaluates the well-trodden British appeasement narrative and argues that— contrary to scholarly consensus—there were multiple, conflicting cohorts within the British Foreign Office contending to shape policy towards Austria in the 1930s. In so doing, I illustrate how the pro-Austria …
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Diplomacy derailed : the consequences of U.S. diplomatic disengagement
… engagement with these regimes is tantamount to appeasement and signals acceptance of behavior that ought to be condemned. In their view, little can be gained by talking to these states. Thus, diplomatic sanctions are seen as a low-cost means of isolating and delegitimizing regimes. This …
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Analysis of Drivers of Spring Alligator Hunting in Texas and Policy Implications
… balance between carnivore conservation and human appeasement. Large carnivore hunters are often the hardest group to bring on board new management decisions, as they have the most to lose. Understanding their views, hunting motivations, and acceptability of management actions can provide agencies …
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First impressions: the prohibition on printed calicoes in France, 1686-1759
… and the repeated granting of exemptions as appeasement negated the possibility of effective law enforcement and engendered perpetual confusion. Restricting the public’s use of the fabrics only excited demand, and the challenges of enforcing the ban and eradicating the banned merchandise are …
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British perceptions of Spain during the 1930s,and their use in the interpretation of the events of the Spanish Civil War
… generally centring around the policy of appeasement. While not ignoring such explanations, this study argues that the imagery and language employed in the various contemporary interpretations of events played a significant part in distancing events. The study, then, aims to add a cultural …
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The paths of glory : structure, selection, and leaders
… Minister (PM), made decisions with regards to appeasement of Germany before the Second World War very similar to those of alternative PMs. When his preferences diverged from those of potential alternate PMs, British policy followed the alternates' preferences, not his. When Churchill, an …
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Fleet Street's dilemma : the British press and the Soviet Union, 1933-1941
… by the Government's decision to support appeasement rather than collective action. While the British Government reviewed the benefits of collective security, the Moscow show trials damaged Britain's belief in the stability of the USSR. All papers realised there was something seriously …
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The Essential Morality of Identity: The Role of the Conscience in Identity Formation
… (4) counseling individuals toward a proper appeasement of the guilt of their conscience; and (5) counseling individuals toward the role of conscience in identity formation. The dissertation concludes with a summary of the role of the conscience in identity formation and soul-care.
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The impact of American missionaries on the Bura people of Nigeria
… Deity and lesser gods nearby required constant appeasement. The Christian idea of a loving Father presents a very different viewpoint.Positive benefits to the Buras include a written language which has helped to unify the tribe and has been of major importance in the educational program which …
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Editorial reaction of selected major Indiana daily newspapers to a national controversy : the Truman, MacArthur conflict
… that negotiation was becoming synonymous with appeasement.The Indianapolis Star's production of editorial opinion was prolific, in comparison to the other newspapers. The Star maintained a consistent conservative Republican approach to all issues. The Truman Administration was condemned for …
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