What Research Is Lacking About Counterterrorism Efforts

question 32

Multiple Choice

What research is lacking about counterterrorism efforts?

• A) Data that show which counterterrorism efforts work and which ones do not.
• B) Why terrorism has gone down in some places in the world and not others.
• C) Whether or not counterterrorism efforts actually reduce crime.
• D) Because counterterrorism is so sensitive, there are virtually no data available.

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Definitions:

Person's Consciousness

Refers to an individual's awareness of their own thoughts, feelings, sensations, and environment.

Free-Floating Anxiety

Chronic and persistent feelings of anxiety that are not clearly attached to a specific, identifiable threat.

Specific Anxiety

A type of anxiety disorder that is triggered by specific situations or objects.

Sociocultural Explanation

An approach that emphasizes the influence of society, culture, and social interactions on an individual's behavior and mental processes.