psychology of terrorism Flashcards
1
Q
What is the root cause?
A
- lack of democracy
- lack of good governance
- lack of social justice
2
Q
What are the Proximate causes?
A
- Media coverage
- escalating political conflict
- Gain back attention
3
Q
Accelerators
A
- revenge
- threat
- humiliation of group/supporters
- elections
- Peace talks
4
Q
De-accelerators
A
- Loss of leaders
- responsible media coverage.
5
Q
Radicalisation
A
ordinary humans being turned into terrorists.
6
Q
Causes of radicalisation
A
- no single root cause
- role of each factor varies
7
Q
Key factors (6)
A
- Process
- Not to do w/ mental health
- socialisation, peers, family
- identity issues
- quest for significance
- target people who show these signs.
8
Q
Equifinality
A
Same outcome from many different predictors
9
Q
Radical mindset (6)
A
- Political discontent
- Economic struggles
- Social upheaval
- Foreign occupation
- Religious
- Presidential tweets
10
Q
Allure of suicide terrorism
A
- To install fear and panic
- Draws attention to specific conflict.
11
Q
Social identity theory
A
- Identity through group
- Share common identity
12
Q
Deradicalisation
A
- Aimed at reducing commitment to violent crime
- Reversing radicalisation through programmes
