One View of Terrorist Motivation Is That Terrorists Are Emotionally

question 43

Multiple Choice

One view of terrorist motivation is that terrorists are emotionally disturbed individuals who act out their psychosis within the confines of violent groups. What did mental health expert Randy Borum conclude about this view?

• A)Terrorists are mentally disturbed people easily lured into violence.
• B)Mental illness is not a critical factor in explaining terrorist behavior.
• C)Histories of childhood abuse and trauma help to explain terrorism.
• D)There is a "terrorist personality" marked by psychological abnormalities.

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