mult murder and terrorism

Question 1

What is the FBI’s def of terrorism?

Answer 1

“the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate in furtherance of political or social goals

Question 2

Why are victims of terrorism considered to be “incidental”?

Answer 2

they are simply instruments in their broader political,
social or religious objectives

Question 3

Describe the 3 types of terrorism according to Jerald Post’s (2004) typology and provide an example each.

Answer 3

criminal (illicit goal or protect an illegal enterprise), pathological(mental illness), and political (KKK, lynchings)

Question 4

What are the 3 dimensions of social distance Donald Black describes in his theory of terrorism

Answer 4

vertical, cultural(across cultures) and radial (periphery)

Question 5

Describe the 3 types of individuals who are members of terrorist groups.

Answer 5

charismatic leaders, antisocial personality(violent conduct), followers (need for acceptance)