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What distinguishes variables from causes and facilitators in explaining terrorism?
What distinguishes variables from causes and facilitators in explaining terrorism?
- Variables explain facilitators leading to terrorism
- Variables contribute towards the state of an outcome, but do not fully explain it (correct)
- Variables directly lead to terrorist acts
- Variables are the main underlying reasons for terrorism
In what way do facilitators differ from causes and variables in understanding terrorism?
In what way do facilitators differ from causes and variables in understanding terrorism?
- Facilitators contribute towards the state of an outcome
- Facilitators are the root causes of terrorism
- Facilitators explain how terrorism occurs in real time and why movements persist (correct)
- Facilitators are systemic conditions at the macro level
What is the role of the meso level in understanding terrorism?
What is the role of the meso level in understanding terrorism?
- Meso level relates to individuals and face-to-face interactions
- Meso level explains systemic conditions at the macro level
- Meso level includes social movements, institutions, and organizations (correct)
- Meso level consists of root causes of terrorism
How do macro, meso, and micro levels interact in the context of understanding terrorism?
How do macro, meso, and micro levels interact in the context of understanding terrorism?
What distinguishes root causes from proximate causes in explaining terrorism?
What distinguishes root causes from proximate causes in explaining terrorism?
Why is it noted that variables do not fully explain an outcome?
Why is it noted that variables do not fully explain an outcome?
What is one reason why terrorist groups that are 'ideologically pure' might sabotage peace talks?
What is one reason why terrorist groups that are 'ideologically pure' might sabotage peace talks?
Why are standing candidates often targeted in the run-up to elections by terrorist groups?
Why are standing candidates often targeted in the run-up to elections by terrorist groups?
What impact did the capture and imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan have on PKK activities?
What impact did the capture and imprisonment of Abdullah Öcalan have on PKK activities?
Why is responsible media coverage important in dealing with terrorism?
Why is responsible media coverage important in dealing with terrorism?
What role does state incompetence play in facilitating terrorism?
What role does state incompetence play in facilitating terrorism?
Why is it important to address state corruption as part of counterterrorism efforts?
Why is it important to address state corruption as part of counterterrorism efforts?
What is one example provided in the text to illustrate how developments at one level can impact another level?
What is one example provided in the text to illustrate how developments at one level can impact another level?
What was one precondition at the macro level that contributed to the wave of terrorism triggered by the Prophet Mohammad cartoon publication?
What was one precondition at the macro level that contributed to the wave of terrorism triggered by the Prophet Mohammad cartoon publication?
Which factor, mentioned in the text, highlights that rule of law is not solely observed by statute?
Which factor, mentioned in the text, highlights that rule of law is not solely observed by statute?
How does the text describe the role of societal or elite support for terrorism?
How does the text describe the role of societal or elite support for terrorism?
What can lead to an escalation in violence within terrorist groups?
What can lead to an escalation in violence within terrorist groups?
What factor provided in the text is associated with attacks increasing in magnitude to gain media coverage?
What factor provided in the text is associated with attacks increasing in magnitude to gain media coverage?
'Escalatory counter strategy' is exemplified by which event mentioned in the text?
'Escalatory counter strategy' is exemplified by which event mentioned in the text?
'Entrance of a new actor in existing conflict situation' is exemplified by which event mentioned in the text?
'Entrance of a new actor in existing conflict situation' is exemplified by which event mentioned in the text?
'Reckless counter-terrorist campaign creating many victims who then consequently ‘call’ for revenge and retaliation' is exemplified by which scenario mentioned in the text?
'Reckless counter-terrorist campaign creating many victims who then consequently ‘call’ for revenge and retaliation' is exemplified by which scenario mentioned in the text?
'Humiliation of the group or its supporters' can lead to what response according to the text?
'Humiliation of the group or its supporters' can lead to what response according to the text?
