Challenges and Limitations

Michael Taillard and Holly Giscoppa

Chapter Chapter 20 in Psychology and Modern Warfare, 2013, pp 221-222 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Where idea and emotional modification methods of psychological operations fail, behavioral modification prevails. The highly direct manner of those topics covered in Part III means that collateral damage and extraneous influences are naturally minimized, and, other than in the use of conditioning, these methods utilize those naturally occurring behavioral processes and structures that people already exhibit, and so they do not require continuous renewal to avoid extinction of the influence (although continued due diligence is still highly recommended, as with any other strategy, military or otherwise). By incorporating elements of all three forms of psychological operations outlined in this book, a comprehensive plan to manage the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of the opposition can be developed, putting one’s own forces in total control over others without harming or coercing them, and not even necessarily requiring any form of direct contact. That being said, even behavioral modification has its limitations requiring the use of idea and emotional modification as supplements.

Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1057/9781137347329_22

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