PSYCH218 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4-7: Arab Americans, Authoritarianism, Mortality Salience
29 Mar 2018
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Untangling the web: threat, ideology, and political behaviour rhoda unger. After 9/11, people lost their sense of invulnerability. Effects extend way beyond the personal trauma suffered by those near the sites of the terrorist attacks. Group threat (mediated by patriotism and nationalism) produce harmful consequences for both individuals and society. Impact of 9/11 was not just on those who were directly affected. 17% of us populations outside of nyc reported ptsd symptoms some proximity effects are reported, but they have declined over time. Traumatizing events have continued to occur after 9/11: threats of bio/chem terrorism. Increased homeland security, colour-coded security alerts, increased airport surveillance, closing of city streets, screenings at public venues, and the implementation of international policies to deal with terrorists including the invasion of afghanistan and iran. Media coverage of these events has been incessant and nationwide and may have contributed to a kind of vicarious traumatization of individuals.
