Dixon, Mark R. and Dymond, Simon and Rehfeldt, Ruth-Anne and Roche, Bryan and Zlomke, Kimberley R. (2003) Terrorism and Relational Frame Theory. Behavior and Social Issues, 12 (2). pp. 129-147. ISSN 1064-9506

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Abstract

The present paper presents a conceptualization of human behavior involved in terrorism from a Relational Frame Theory perspective. Relational frame theory is a contemporary behavior analytic account of human language and cognition. This account has yielded answers to many substantial empirical and theoretical psychological questions that have puzzled psychologists for some time. We believe that relational frame theory can and does account for the behavior of terrorists, those persons affected by terrorists acts directly and indirectly, as well as the entire culture of a country at large. This paper outlines the current state of psychological affairs regarding terrorism in the United States of America, traces the evolution and application of relational frame theory, and describes the prejudices that may follow from a terrorist attack or contribute to terrorist recruitment. Implications for scientists and practitioners are also presented.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Terrorism; Relational Frame Theory;
Academic Unit:	Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology
Item ID:	10667
Depositing User:	Dr. Bryan Roche
Date Deposited:	01 Apr 2019 16:09
Journal or Publication Title:	Behavior and Social Issues
Publisher:	University of Illinois at Chicago Library
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	https://journals.uic.edu/ojs/index.php/b...
Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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