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Terrorism
Chapter 8
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 4
03/25/2013

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Terrorist Goals Regarding Media
Definition
1.) Publicity
2.) Favorable Understanding of their Cause
3.) Legitimacy and Identity
4.) Destabilizing the Enemy
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Government Goals Regarding Media
Definition
1.) Publicity
2.) Criminality of Act
3.) Deny the Terrorist a Platform
4.) Information and Cooperation
Term
Media Goals Goals Regarding Media
Definition
1.) Getting a Scoop
2.) Dramatic Presentation of News
3.) Protection of Rights
4.) Personal Security
Term
Amplification Effect
Definition
when their activities are broadcast through the media to a much larger audience than would be available at the place where the action occurs.
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publicity (T)
Definition
getting information out to a large even global audience about the cause for which an act is being committed
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favorable understanding (T)
Definition
for their audience to understand why they are carrying out these act. Sympathy for their suffering and their cause.
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legitimacy and identity (T)
Definition
a clear sense of purpose and identity to those who might be seeking similar political goals. Committed to bombing assassination to drive recruitment.
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destabilizing the enemy (T)
Definition
generating a sense of unrest, enhancing a fear that the government is unable to offer security and stability to its people. Use of media.
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criminality of act (G)
Definition
the illegal nature of the act that is occurring. Covey the justice of the cause through the media.
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denial of platform (G)
Definition
not allow the terrorist to use the free press as a bully pulpit for their propaganda.
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information and cooperation (G)
Definition
having the media share information they may have about the individuals involved while being careful not to share information with the hostage takers about the data that might be of use to law enforcement
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getting a scoop (M)
Definition
being to first to report a story. No time to evaluate the impact of breaking news.
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dramatic presentation (M)
Definition
need to create a dramatic presentation of the event as well as a timely one. Plays into the hand of the drama needed by terrorists. Posed shot of terrorist with gun to pilot head
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protection of rights (M)
Definition
specifically the public's "right to know" about events as the occur. Censorship by media to protect national security in the midst of a crisis.
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personal security (M)
Definition
to be able to protect themselves both during and after terrorist operations
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showcase
Definition
display their cause actions and leaders in the best possible light
Term
symbiotic relationship
Definition
between terrorists who need attention and media who need a story that is dramatic
Term
current and potential supporters
Definition
social media used to draw people in by providing information in their local language and giving information on their local cell
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general public
Definition
members not directly involved but have an interest in the issues
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enemy public
Definition
includes not only the state but frequently the citizens of the state against which the terrorist act is committed
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right of access
Definition
the right of the press to get close to the events a they occur. Pell court decision keeps the media and citizens away without violating 1st amendment.
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prior restraint
Definition
establishing specific legal limits on the press before the action occurs. Fear that unfettered press might jeopardize lives of soldiers or civilians.
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censorship
Definition
limit or edit what is said by the media
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complicity
Definition
a legal charge indicating active participation of a primary or secondary nature in terrorist events to be leveled at the media by the FBI
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arousal hypothesis
Definition
suggest that unusual or unique media content can increase a persons desire to act aggressively; any form of violence increases more violence
Term
dis-inhibition hypothesis
Definition
when media shows violence their inhibition weakens to commit violence
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social learning theory
Definition
which is premised on the belief that all behavior is learned by observation
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interactive relationship
Definition
one of the variables act upon or influences the other
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built in escalation imperative
Definition
requiring that terrorist must commit more and more bizarre and cruel acts to gain media attention.
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