Deterrence Does Not Work Against Terrorists Because

question 10

Multiple Choice

Deterrence does not work against terrorists because

• A) we do not have credible countermeasures.
• B) they are willing to bring death and destruction upon themselves and their people.
• C) we have adequate countermeasures, but we lack the ability to adequately communicate that fact to potential adversaries.
• D) our counter sanctions have not been swift, certain, and severe.

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, where sensory information is retained for very short periods, usually under a second.

Executive Control System

A cognitive system responsible for planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and regulating attention and thoughts, critical for goal-directed behavior.

Rehearsal Loop

A cognitive process involving the repetition of information to keep it in short-term memory or to encode it into long-term memory.

Visuospatial Sketchpad

A component of Baddeley's model of working memory, responsible for the temporal storage and manipulation of visual and spatial information.