Lit 6 - Kruglanski 3n model

Question 1

What is the 3N model of radicalization? Kruglanski

Answer 1

The 3N model of radicalization posits that narratives, including conspiracy theories, indicate how one’s needs are to be satisfied in ways approved of by one’s social networks.

Question 2

What are the three components of the 3N model of radicalization? Kruglanski

Answer 2

Narratives, Networks, Needs

Question 3

According to the 3N model, what need is relevant in the case of conspiracy theories? Kruglanski

Answer 3

Significance. The need to feel that one matters, merits respect, and has social worth.

Question 4

How do conspiracy theories offer a way of redeeming one’s lowered sense of significance? Kruglanski

Answer 4

By identifying (and on some occasions fighting) an alleged enemy of one’s group, and thus gaining significance and appreciation from one’s fellow group members.

Question 5

What two main elements of a terrorism-justifying ideology characterise conspiracy theories? Kruglanski

Answer 5

A grievance and a culprit.

Question 6

What two main functions does the network serve in the 3N model? Kruglanski

Answer 6

• It endorses the narrative.
• It dispenses to the individual who follows the narrative the respect and social recognition they seek.