Terror

: Creating a "climate of fear" that reaches a wide audience beyond the immediate victims. The Psychology of Terror

: Exposure to terror, particularly during adolescence, has long-term effects on physical health, mental well-being, and educational outcomes. TERROR

: Acts intended to intimidate or coerce civilian populations. : Creating a "climate of fear" that reaches

: Some psychologists argue that human culture and self-esteem act as buffers against the fundamental "terror" of mortality. Historical and Modern Contexts particularly during adolescence

Terror is distinct from conventional warfare in its primary reliance on weaponizing emotion to advance goals.

: Research suggests fear is intensified when a threat is perceived as severe and diffuse (uncontrollable).

: Using violence or the threat of it to influence government policy or affect government conduct.