Part I. The setting : Perception and the level of analysis problem -- External stimuli, internal processes, and intentions -- Deterrence, the spiral model, and intentions of the adversary -- Part II. Processes of perception : Cognitive consistency and the interaction -- The impact of the evoked set -- How decision-makers learn from history -- Attitude change : Part III. Common misperceptions : Perceptions of centralization -- Overestimating one's importance as influence or target -- The influence of desires and fears on perceptions -- Cognitive dissonance and international relations -- Part IV. In lieu of conclusions : Minimizing misperception

1. International relations -- Research