Question 1

In 1846,Henry David Thoreau refused to pay six years of delinquent taxes in opposition to the Mexican-American War and slavery.Thoreau was engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  moral conformism. 
B)  anarchal passivity. 
C)  civil disobedience. 
D)  moral righteousness. 
A)  moral conformism. 
B)  anarchal passivity. 
C)  civil disobedience. 
D)  moral righteousness. C

Question 2

The tendency of a group to develop beliefs and make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members is called

Accepted Answer

A)  risky shift. 
B)  group persuasion. 
C)  extreme terrorism. 
D)  group think. 
A)  risky shift. 
B)  group persuasion. 
C)  extreme terrorism. 
D)  group think. A

Question 3

The anthrax scare of 2001 is considered an act of

Accepted Answer

A)  nuclear terrorism. 
B)  ABC terrorism. 
C)  international terrorism. 
D)  bioterrorism. 
A)  nuclear terrorism. 
B)  ABC terrorism. 
C)  international terrorism. 
D)  bioterrorism. D

Question 4

In general,terrorists are a heterogeneous group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Post-conventional
International terrorism
Homegrown Violent Extremists
Lone wolf
Quest for significance theory
Rationally motivated terrorists
Learned helplessness
Right-wing terrorists
Multi-nationalist terrorists
Psychologically motivated terrorists

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The Answer of A category of terrorists often driven by is...

Question 6

Define the three major disengagement practices often employed by terrorists to justify their actions.

Accepted Answer

•Disengagement practices allow one to av

Question 7

An individual in Kohlberg's late preconventional stage would likely be focused on

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding punishment. 
B)  satisfying his/her own needs. 
C)  self-chosen, consistent ethical principles. 
D)  conformity and others' approval. 
A)  avoiding punishment. 
B)  satisfying his/her own needs. 
C)  self-chosen, consistent ethical principles. 
D)  conformity and others' approval.

Question 8

Which process,identified by Ervin Staub,occurs when a group or culture is selected by another group or culture as a scapegoat or an ideological enemy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relative deprivation 
B)  Targeted selection 
C)  Political extremism 
D)  Cultural devaluation 
A)  Relative deprivation 
B)  Targeted selection 
C)  Political extremism 
D)  Cultural devaluation

Question 9

Left-wing extremist groups become terrorists when they move from ________ activism to violent activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Left-wing extremist groups become terrorists when they...

Question 10

All of the following are true of lone wolf terrorists except

Accepted Answer

A)  they operate individually. 
B)  they act without the direct influence of a leader. 
C)  their acts of violence are spontaneous and haphazard. 
D)  their backgrounds include poor interpersonal and social skills. 
A)  they operate individually. 
B)  they act without the direct influence of a leader. 
C)  their acts of violence are spontaneous and haphazard. 
D)  their backgrounds include poor interpersonal and social skills.

Question 11

By definition,an individual who terrorizes is a terrorist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Peer influence is often the primary reason for joining a terrorist group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The primary similarity between terrorists and other violent offenders is their history of antisocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Highly violent antiabortion activists are placed in which one of the FBI terrorists groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radical misogynists 
B)  Religious radicals 
C)  Psychologically motivated terrorists 
D)  Special interest extremists 
A)  Radical misogynists 
B)  Religious radicals 
C)  Psychologically motivated terrorists 
D)  Special interest extremists

Question 15

When a person lacks motivation to act after exposure to unpleasant events over which he feels he has not control,he is probably experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  learned helplessness. 
B)  learned aversion. 
C)  proactive depression. 
D)  nuchal rigidity. 
A)  learned helplessness. 
B)  learned aversion. 
C)  proactive depression. 
D)  nuchal rigidity.

Question 16

Al-Qaeda would be considered a cohesive group with loyal members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Euphemistic language and moral justifications are processes involved in

Accepted Answer

A)  dehumanization. 
B)  disengagement. 
C)  advantageous comparisons. 
D)  cognitive restructuring. 
A)  dehumanization. 
B)  disengagement. 
C)  advantageous comparisons. 
D)  cognitive restructuring.

Question 18

The process in which terrorists are convinced that their way of life and fundamental cultural values are superior to those they attack is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  moral justification. 
B)  euphemistic language. 
C)  advantageous comparison. 
D)  cultural comparison. 
A)  moral justification. 
B)  euphemistic language. 
C)  advantageous comparison. 
D)  cultural comparison.

Question 19

The attacks on September 11,2001 marked a radical shift in U.S.connection to terrorism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

People who have a ________ bias perceive a connection between what people do,are,or believe in,and what happens to them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who have a ________ bias perceive...

In 1846,Henry David Thoreau refused to pay six years of delinquent taxes in opposition to the Mexican-American War and slavery.Thoreau was engaging in

The tendency of a group to develop beliefs and make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members is called

The anthrax scare of 2001 is considered an act of

In general,terrorists are a heterogeneous group.

Define the three major disengagement practices often employed by terrorists to justify their actions.

An individual in Kohlberg's late preconventional stage would likely be focused on

Which process,identified by Ervin Staub,occurs when a group or culture is selected by another group or culture as a scapegoat or an ideological enemy?

Left-wing extremist groups become terrorists when they move from ________ activism to violent activities.

All of the following are true of lone wolf terrorists except

By definition,an individual who terrorizes is a terrorist.

Peer influence is often the primary reason for joining a terrorist group.

The primary similarity between terrorists and other violent offenders is their history of antisocial behavior.

Highly violent antiabortion activists are placed in which one of the FBI terrorists groups?

When a person lacks motivation to act after exposure to unpleasant events over which he feels he has not control,he is probably experiencing

Al-Qaeda would be considered a cohesive group with loyal members.

Euphemistic language and moral justifications are processes involved in

The process in which terrorists are convinced that their way of life and fundamental cultural values are superior to those they attack is referred to as

The attacks on September 11,2001 marked a radical shift in U.S.connection to terrorism.

People who have a ________ bias perceive a connection between what people do,are,or believe in,and what happens to them.

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquincy

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Sexual Assault

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Exam 11: Psychology of Terrorism

In 1846,Henry David Thoreau refused to pay six years of delinquent taxes in opposition to the Mexican-American War and slavery.Thoreau was engaging in

The tendency of a group to develop beliefs and make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members is called

The anthrax scare of 2001 is considered an act of

In general,terrorists are a heterogeneous group.

Define the three major disengagement practices often employed by terrorists to justify their actions.

An individual in Kohlberg's late preconventional stage would likely be focused on

Which process,identified by Ervin Staub,occurs when a group or culture is selected by another group or culture as a scapegoat or an ideological enemy?

Left-wing extremist groups become terrorists when they move from ________ activism to violent activities.

All of the following are true of lone wolf terrorists except

By definition,an individual who terrorizes is a terrorist.

Peer influence is often the primary reason for joining a terrorist group.

The primary similarity between terrorists and other violent offenders is their history of antisocial behavior.

Highly violent antiabortion activists are placed in which one of the FBI terrorists groups?

When a person lacks motivation to act after exposure to unpleasant events over which he feels he has not control,he is probably experiencing

Al-Qaeda would be considered a cohesive group with loyal members.

Euphemistic language and moral justifications are processes involved in

The process in which terrorists are convinced that their way of life and fundamental cultural values are superior to those they attack is referred to as

The attacks on September 11,2001 marked a radical shift in U.S.connection to terrorism.

People who have a ________ bias perceive a connection between what people do,are,or believe in,and what happens to them.

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquincy

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth

Burglary, Home Invasions, Thefts, and White Collar Offenses

Violent Economic Crime, Cybercrime, and Crimes of Intimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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