Which of the Following Statements About Terrorism Is True

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about terrorism is true?

• A) Terrorism is usually an impulsive act of rage
• B) Terrorism is perpetrated for criminal gain
• C) Terrorism is aimed at military targets
• D) Terrorism is politically motivated

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or the influence of group pressure on individual actions.

Confederates

Individuals who appear to be participants in a study but are actually part of the research team, used to manipulate social interactions.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.