Suppose That Terrorism Is Defined Broadly as the Deliberate Use

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose that terrorism is defined broadly as the deliberate use of violence against noncombatants for political or ideological purposes. In this case the Allied bombings of Dresden and other German cities in World War II and the atomic obliteration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki would be considered

• A) acts of war.
• B) nonterrorist acts.
• C) terrorist acts.
• D) unclassifiable actions.

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Definitions:

Sensation Loss

The partial or complete inability to sense stimuli, which can affect any part of the body and can be due to nerve damage or other conditions.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective reflex mechanism that prevents muscle damage during excessive force generation, by causing muscle relaxation in response to high tension in the tendons.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, a monosynaptic reflex integral for posture and locomotion.

Crossed Extensor Reflex

A reflex action whereby stimulation of one limb results in the extension of the opposite limb.