Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Some terrorists convince themselves that their actions are socially worthy and have an ultimate moral purpose. This process is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  moral absolutism. 
B)  moral consistency. 
C)  social determinism. 
D)  moral justification. 
E)  civil disobedience. 
A)  moral absolutism. 
B)  moral consistency. 
C)  social determinism. 
D)  moral justification. 
E)  civil disobedience.

Question 3

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

Question 4

What affect has globalization had on a) the incidence of terrorism and b) the power of terrorist organizations?

Accepted Answer

a) The impact of globalization on the in

Question 5

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

Question 6

An individual who joins a terror group to lash out against dire circumstances is displaying the _____ response pattern to helplessness.

Accepted Answer

A)  reproach 
B)  attack 
C)  avoidance 
D)  reactive depression 
E)  last-resort 
A)  reproach 
B)  attack 
C)  avoidance 
D)  reactive depression 
E)  last-resort

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define the three major disengagement practices often...

Question 8

The majority of terrorist attacks that occur in the U.S. have been carried out by:

Accepted Answer

A)  former military personnel. 
B)  international terrorist organizations. 
C)  al-Qaeda. 
D)  anti-abortionists. 
E)  lone wolves. 
A)  former military personnel. 
B)  international terrorist organizations. 
C)  al-Qaeda. 
D)  anti-abortionists. 
E)  lone wolves.

Question 9

List and describe briefly the characteristics of lone wolf-terrorists. Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe briefly the characteristics of...

Question 10

What are the FBI's four classifications of terrorist groups? Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI

Question 11

An individual's indoctrination to fully embrace a terrorist group's ideology and mission is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  radicalization. 
B)  social modeling. 
C)  self-censure. 
D)  group affiliation. 
E)  social marginalization. 
A)  radicalization. 
B)  social modeling. 
C)  self-censure. 
D)  group affiliation. 
E)  social marginalization.

Question 12

According to research by Borum and Gelles (2005), which of the following is not a characteristic of al-Qaeda today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategically adaptive 
B)  Far reaching 
C)  Evolving 
D)  Fanatical 
E)  Organized 
A)  Strategically adaptive 
B)  Far reaching 
C)  Evolving 
D)  Fanatical 
E)  Organized

Question 13

The developmental histories of most terrorists are fraught with mental instability and antisocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which one of Bandura's strategies of disengagement is most apparent in incidents of group violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Advantageous comparison 
B)  Euphemisms 
C)  Cognitive restructuring 
D)  Dehumanization 
E)  Diffusion of responsibility 
A)  Advantageous comparison 
B)  Euphemisms 
C)  Cognitive restructuring 
D)  Dehumanization 
E)  Diffusion of responsibility

Question 15

A process that reduces human beings to the level of nonhuman animals without individuality, dignity or autonomy is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  animal morphism. 
B)  deferred prosecution. 
C)  dehumanization. 
D)  degradation. 
E)  deindividuation. 
A)  animal morphism. 
B)  deferred prosecution. 
C)  dehumanization. 
D)  degradation. 
E)  deindividuation.

Question 16

Terrorists may view their actions as stemming from the dictates of authorities and leaders rather than from their own personal responsibility. This process is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  dehumanization. 
B)  deindividuation. 
C)  dichotomy of the identity. 
D)  disassociation. 
E)  displacement of responsibility. 
A)  dehumanization. 
B)  deindividuation. 
C)  dichotomy of the identity. 
D)  disassociation. 
E)  displacement of responsibility.

Question 17

Diffusion of responsibility is similar to the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A)  deindividuation. 
B)  risky shift. 
C)  authority conformity. 
D)  moral destruction. 
E)  maturation-degeneration hypothesis. 
A)  deindividuation. 
B)  risky shift. 
C)  authority conformity. 
D)  moral destruction. 
E)  maturation-degeneration hypothesis.

Question 18

In general, terrorists are a heterogeneous group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Bandura believes that terrorists justify their horrific acts in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Through a process of cognitive restructuring 
B)  By associating themselves with religious zeal 
C)  By accepting responsibility for their actions 
D)  By denying that their actions are truly harmful 
E)  Through a process of learned helplessness 
A)  Through a process of cognitive restructuring 
B)  By associating themselves with religious zeal 
C)  By accepting responsibility for their actions 
D)  By denying that their actions are truly harmful 
E)  Through a process of learned helplessness

Question 20

Describe the reasons why a terrorist might volunteer for a suicide mission.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why a terroris

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

Some terrorists convince themselves that their actions are socially worthy and have an ultimate moral purpose. This process is called:

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

What affect has globalization had on a) the incidence of terrorism and b) the power of terrorist organizations?

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

An individual who joins a terror group to lash out against dire circumstances is displaying the _____ response pattern to helplessness.

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

The majority of terrorist attacks that occur in the U.S. have been carried out by:

List and describe briefly the characteristics of lone wolf-terrorists. Provide an example.

What are the FBI's four classifications of terrorist groups? Provide an example of each.

An individual's indoctrination to fully embrace a terrorist group's ideology and mission is called:

According to research by Borum and Gelles (2005), which of the following is not a characteristic of al-Qaeda today?

The developmental histories of most terrorists are fraught with mental instability and antisocial behavior.

Which one of Bandura's strategies of disengagement is most apparent in incidents of group violence?

A process that reduces human beings to the level of nonhuman animals without individuality, dignity or autonomy is known as:

Terrorists may view their actions as stemming from the dictates of authorities and leaders rather than from their own personal responsibility. This process is called:

Diffusion of responsibility is similar to the concept of:

In general, terrorists are a heterogeneous group.

Bandura believes that terrorists justify their horrific acts in what way?

Describe the reasons why a terrorist might volunteer for a suicide mission.

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Exam 11: Psychology of Terrorism

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

Some terrorists convince themselves that their actions are socially worthy and have an ultimate moral purpose. This process is called:

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

What affect has globalization had on a) the incidence of terrorism and b) the power of terrorist organizations?

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

An individual who joins a terror group to lash out against dire circumstances is displaying the _____ response pattern to helplessness.

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

The majority of terrorist attacks that occur in the U.S. have been carried out by:

List and describe briefly the characteristics of lone wolf-terrorists. Provide an example.

What are the FBI's four classifications of terrorist groups? Provide an example of each.

An individual's indoctrination to fully embrace a terrorist group's ideology and mission is called:

According to research by Borum and Gelles (2005), which of the following is not a characteristic of al-Qaeda today?

The developmental histories of most terrorists are fraught with mental instability and antisocial behavior.

Which one of Bandura's strategies of disengagement is most apparent in incidents of group violence?

A process that reduces human beings to the level of nonhuman animals without individuality, dignity or autonomy is known as:

Terrorists may view their actions as stemming from the dictates of authorities and leaders rather than from their own personal responsibility. This process is called:

Diffusion of responsibility is similar to the concept of:

In general, terrorists are a heterogeneous group.

Bandura believes that terrorists justify their horrific acts in what way?

Describe the reasons why a terrorist might volunteer for a suicide mission.

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 Delinquency

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 and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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