What is the purpose of pretending to be weak when facing an opponent?
Explanation
This question assesses the understanding of the psychological objective behind a specific deceptive tactic advised by Sun Tzu.
Other questions
According to Sun Tzu, why is the art of war considered a subject of inquiry that cannot be neglected?
The art of war is governed by how many constant factors that must be taken into account during deliberations?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five constant factors governing the art of war?
What is the effect of 'The Moral Law' as one of the five constant factors in war?
What does the constant factor of 'Heaven' signify in the context of laying plans for war?
According to the text, the Commander is defined by a set of virtues. Which five virtues are listed?
'Method and discipline' is one of the five constant factors. Which of the following falls under its definition?
When determining military conditions, a comparison is made based on seven considerations. Which question is part of this comparison?
Sun Tzu states that a general who hearkens to his counsel and acts upon it will conquer. What should be done with such a general?
What is the fundamental principle upon which all warfare is based, according to Sun Tzu?
What must an army do when it is near the enemy, according to the principles of deception?
If an enemy is secure at all points, what is the recommended course of action?
What should a general do if the enemy is in superior strength?
If an opponent is of a choleric temper, what should a general seek to do?
What is the relationship between making calculations before a battle and the outcome, as described by Sun Tzu?
The text states, 'According as circumstances are favorable, one should modify one’s plans.' The commentary illustrates this with a story about the Duke of Wellington. What was the Duke's reason for not being able to tell Lord Uxbridge his plans for the next day's battle?
What does the constant factor of 'Earth' comprise?
How many considerations are listed to be made as the basis of a comparison when deliberating on military conditions?
What action should be taken to make an enemy grow arrogant?
If an enemy is taking his ease, what action is recommended?
What should be done if the enemy's forces are united?
Where should an army attack, according to the principles of deception?
What is said about the military devices and plans that lead to victory?
The text mentions that a winning general 'makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought.' What does the commentary by Chang Yu suggest was the purpose of this temple?
One of the seven considerations for comparison is 'Which army is stronger?' According to the commentary by Mei Yao-ch'en, what two aspects does this strength encompass?
What is the primary subject of inquiry in 'Laying Plans'?
When are officers and the general likely to be nervous, undecided, wavering, and irresolute, according to the commentary by Wang Tzu?
Which of the five constant factors accounts for 'the chances of life and death'?
In the comparison of the Commander's virtues to the five cardinal virtues, 'wisdom' and 'sincerity' are prioritized. What two military virtues are substituted for 'uprightness of mind' and 'self-respect'?
According to the commentary by Ts'ao Ts'ao, what is the consequence of laying down a law and having it disobeyed?
What is meant by the phrase 'the greater constancy both in reward and punishment'?
The text states, 'The general that hearkens not to my counsel nor acts upon it, will suffer defeat'. What action should be taken regarding such a general?
In the context of deception, what is the purpose of holding out baits?
What is the recommended tactic after feigning disorder?
What does Sun Tzu mean by 'deliberations in the temple' as explained in the introductory note by Ts'ao Kung?
Which of the seven considerations for deliberation involves assessing the natural conditions of the battlefield?
Sun Tzu cautions against pinning one's faith to abstract principles. Who is quoted as saying, 'while the main laws of strategy can be stated clearly enough... you must be guided by the actions of the enemy'?
The text mentions that Wellington was distinguished by 'the extraordinary skill with which he concealed his movements and deceived both friend and foe.' This is cited as an example of what core principle?
When using your forces, what must you seem to be, according to the principles of deception?
How can a general foresee who is likely to win or lose a battle?
What is the first of the five constant factors of war?
Which is the third of the five constant factors of war?
What is the final question in the seven considerations used for comparison to determine military conditions?
What is the first consideration in the seven-part comparison for determining military conditions?
The text provides a list of deceptive actions. Which action pairs with the condition 'when able to attack'?
What is the fifth and final constant factor that governs the art of war?
The definition of 'Method and Discipline' includes the graduations of rank among officers and what other key elements?
In addition to appearing where you are not expected, what is the other part of the tactic for attacking the unprepared enemy?
According to Ts'ao Ts'ao's commentary on discipline, what was the personal consequence he accepted for allowing his horse to shy into a field of corn, in lieu of the death penalty his own law demanded?