In Its Study of Events Associated with September 11, 2001

question 26

Multiple Choice

In its study of events associated with September 11, 2001, the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks found that there were many failures of intelligence and coordination. These
Failures primarily affected the American death system in its function of

• A) caring for the dying
• B) working toward social consolidation after death
• C) bringing about socially-sanctioned killing
• D) helping to make sense of death
• E) giving warnings and predictions

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Definitions:

Nicotine

A stimulating and highly addictive psychoactive drug in tobacco.

Distractibility

The condition of having one's attention easily diverted from one task or thought to another, often resulting in difficulties in concentration or focus.

Cardiac Arrest

A sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness, typically caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart.

Convulsions

Involuntary, rapid contractions of muscles which can be a symptom of various medical conditions, including epilepsy and fever.