How was the american psyche weakened by communists? a. having the soviets send the first satellite into space b. losing control of the western european countries c. using the berlin airlift d. setting up the marshall plan

The correct answer is A) Having the Soviets send the first satellite into space

Explanation:

As part of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States, both countries were not only fighting proxy wars in different parts of the world, but were also taking part in propaganda and nationalistic affairs in order to demoralize the opponent and build the morale of the local population.

Early on in the Cold War, the Communist Soviet Union weakened the psyche of many Americans by being the first country to sent a man-made Satellite into Space.

This was followed by sending the first man in Space, which severally reduce the morale of the Americans.

However, it also started the space race which the US eventually 'won' by sending men on the moon.