To "brainwash" captured American soldiers during the Korean war, Chinese communists made effective use of

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The foot-in-the-door phenomenon involves making a small request initially, and then gradually increasing the magnitude of the request. In the case of the captured American soldiers, the Chinese communists would first ask for small favors such as writing a letter or making a statement. Once the prisoners complied with these small requests, the communists would gradually increase the demands and ask for bigger favors, eventually leading the prisoners to adopt communist ideologies and beliefs. This is a form of brainwashing that was used on the American soldiers during the Korean War.

To "Brainwash" Captured American Soldiers During the Korean War, Chinese