Question 1

Most individuals convicted of terrorism-related crimes are sentenced on charges other than terrorism.

Accepted Answer

Many individuals convicted of terrorism-related crimes are often sentenced on charges such as conspiracy, material support, or other criminal violations, rather than direct charges of terrorism, due to the complexity of proving terrorism charges in court.

Question 2

Professor Cynthia C. Combs presents a definition of terrorism that has four major elements, which of the following is not one of those elements?
A) it has a political motive
B) it is an act of violence
C) it is perpetrated against innocent persons
D) it is used to the financial gain of the perpetrators

Accepted Answer

Professor Cynthia C. Combs' definition of terrorism includes political motives, acts of violence, and targeting innocent persons, but it does not specifically mention financial gain as a major element.

Question 3

Austin Turk, a sociologist, suggests that terrorism should be studied as all of the following except?
A) theorizing terrorism
B) a kind of crime
C) organizing terrorism
D) social control of terrorism

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

According to Lafree and Dugan which of the following is a conceptual similarity between both terrorism and crime?
A) patterns, distributions, geographic mapping, financing and trends
B) are selectively prosecuted and show the discrepancy between law in books and law in action
C) the use of weapons and explosives are usually involved
D) they rarely undermine social trust

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Lafree and Dugan which of...

Question 5

Terrorism texts and researchers today study crime, criminals, including horrible ones with scores of victims, and the brutality that comes with war.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terrorism texts and researchers today study crime,...

Question 6

Terrorist definitions in the West are used to focus analysis only on groups as opposed to _____________.
A) the cause of terrorism
B) States
C) individuals
D) how the groups get their funding

Accepted Answer

Western definitions of terrorism often focus on non-state actors or groups, thereby excluding the actions of states themselves from being categorized as terrorism. This distinction allows for a focus on groups that use violence to achieve political ends, without examining the potential for states to engage in similar behaviors.

Question 7

What is Homeland Security?
A) the entire elimination of terrorism and everything related to it
B) a form of risk assessment and risk insurance in the case of plane hijackings
C) the efforts, offensive and defensive, of our government to protect itself and this country
D) the lawful and just prosecution of terrorists and all terrorism crimes

Accepted Answer

Homeland Security refers to the comprehensive efforts, both offensive and defensive, undertaken by a government to protect its territory, infrastructure, and citizens from a wide range of threats, including terrorism, natural disasters, and other emergencies.

Question 8

Which of the following agencies did not become part of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003
A) The U.S. Customs Service
B) Department of Defense
C) Office for Domestic Preparedness
D) Nuclear Incident Response Team

Accepted Answer

The Department of Defense did not become part of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003. The Department of Homeland Security was created to consolidate various federal agencies to improve domestic security, but the Department of Defense remained a separate entity focused on military operations and national defense.

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the five departmental missions of the Department of Homeland Security?
A) Ensure resilience to disasters
B) Prevent terrorism and enhance security
C) Enforce and administer our immigration laws
D) Imposing anti-terrorist sentiments globally

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security focuses on domestic security measures such as preventing terrorism, ensuring disaster resilience, and enforcing immigration laws. Imposing anti-terrorist sentiments globally is not listed as one of its departmental missions, as its primary focus is on the security and safety within the United States.

Question 10

Most research articles published in a science or social science journal will have all the following elements except?
A) feasibility
B) introduction
C) literature review
D) results and discussion/conclusion

Accepted Answer

Feasibility is not a standard element of a research article. Research articles typically include an introduction, literature review, and results/discussion or conclusion sections. Feasibility might be discussed within these sections but is not a standalone standard element.

Question 11

The literature review in a research article is always found within the introduction.

Accepted Answer

The literature review may be a standalone section or part of the introduction, depending on the article's structure and the author's preference.

Question 12

The literature review in a research article is all of the following except?
A) an examination of what other researchers have already produced in terms of the research question or hypothesis
B) discussion of the author's findings
C) a platform of support for the hypothesis
D) who and what was studied, and how many subjects were studied

Accepted Answer

The literature review does not include details about the specific subjects or methodology of the current study; it focuses on existing research related to the topic.

Question 13

In the methodology section, you will find the following.
A) who and what was studied, and how many subjects were studied
B) a discussion of the author's findings and recommendations
C) a platform of support for the hypothesis
D) an analysis of the researcher's findings

Accepted Answer

The methodology section typically includes information on who and what was studied, how many subjects were studied, and the methods used to conduct the research. It does not include discussions of findings, recommendations, or analyses of findings, which are usually found in the results and discussion sections.

Question 14

What is a quantitative study?
A) uses a non-numerical theoretical argument
B) uses people to support the hypothesis
C) uses numbers to support the hypothesis
D) an educated statement or guess

Accepted Answer

Quantitative studies use numerical data to support hypotheses, employing statistical methods to analyze the data.

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of a strain?
A) government enacting a policy
B) law enforcement shutting down a universally acknowledged violent demonstration
C) harsh state repression, including widespread violence directed at certain groups
D) the problems encountered by certain immigrant groups, such as unemployment or discrimination

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not an...

Question 16

General Strain Theory asserts that ______________________.
A) economic strains on states producing terrorism will weaken the resolve of the terrorists
B) It is easy to take into account all strains in order to mitigate crime and terrorism
C) strains have been used to study and explain crime but should be extended to study sub-state terrorism
D) certain strains or stressors increase the likelihood of crime

Accepted Answer

General Strain Theory suggests that certain strains or stressors increase the likelihood of individuals engaging in crime as a way to cope with negative emotions.

Question 17

Based on the article, "HOW TO READ A RESEARCH ARTICLE ON TERRORISM" which policy would Agnew support?
A) military occupation of terrorist states to enforce peace at any cost
B) government funding increased in research into strains in an effort to combat terrorism
C) A national policy to cut ties with entities with a high potential for terrorism
D) government support of immigration between different countries to foster understanding between cultures

Accepted Answer

Agnew would support increased government funding in research into strains as a means to combat terrorism, as his strain theory suggests that understanding and addressing the underlying causes of strain could help in preventing terrorism.

Question 18

Collective strains, as defined by Robert Agnew, lead to terrorism in all cases.

Accepted Answer

Collective strains refer to stressors affecting groups of people, but they do not lead to terrorism in all cases. The transition from experiencing strain to committing acts of terrorism involves a complex interplay of factors including individual characteristics, social support for violence, and political or ideological motivations.

Question 19

George W. Bush stated that: "We fight against ______ because _______ is an answer to terror."
A) enslavement; freedom
B) violence; peace
C) extremists; moderation
D) poverty; hope

Accepted Answer

The answer of George W. Bush stated that: "We fight...

Question 20

Which of the following is a key difference between terrorism and common crime?
A) Common crimes often involve the commission of serious violence against civilians who have done nothing to directly provoke their victimization.
B) Common crime is committed by groups of individuals working together, and terrorists usually prefer to work alone.
C) Common crime is committed for reasons of self-interest while terrorism is committed for political, social, or religious reasons
D) Common crimes are more extreme than terrorism

Accepted Answer

Common crime typically involves acts committed for personal gain or out of personal motives without broader social, political, or religious goals, whereas terrorism is specifically aimed at achieving political, social, or religious objectives, often through the use of violence or intimidation.

Quiz 1: Introduction to the Study of Terrorism

Most individuals convicted of terrorism-related crimes are sentenced on charges other than terrorism.

Professor Cynthia C. Combs presents a definition of terrorism that has four major elements, which of the following is not one of those elements?

Austin Turk, a sociologist, suggests that terrorism should be studied as all of the following except?

According to Lafree and Dugan which of the following is a conceptual similarity between both terrorism and crime?

Terrorism texts and researchers today study crime, criminals, including horrible ones with scores of victims, and the brutality that comes with war.

Terrorist definitions in the West are used to focus analysis only on groups as opposed to _____________.

What is Homeland Security?

Which of the following agencies did not become part of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003

Which of the following is not one of the five departmental missions of the Department of Homeland Security?

Most research articles published in a science or social science journal will have all the following elements except?

The literature review in a research article is always found within the introduction.

The literature review in a research article is all of the following except?

In the methodology section, you will find the following.

What is a quantitative study?

Which of the following is not an example of a strain?

General Strain Theory asserts that ______________________.

Based on the article, "HOW TO READ A RESEARCH ARTICLE ON TERRORISM" which policy would Agnew support?

Collective strains, as defined by Robert Agnew, lead to terrorism in all cases.

George W. Bush stated that: "We fight against because _ is an answer to terror."

Which of the following is a key difference between terrorism and common crime?