Assignment: Psychological Impact of Counterterrorism
The purpose of counterterrorism is to prevent terrorist attacks on the general populace (Joint Chiefs of Staff, 2009). In pursuing this aim, there should be potential positive psychological outcomes from counterterrorist measures, such as civilian anxiety being reduced. How have U.S. counterterrorism measures promoted these positive outcomes? What negative psychological effects are associated with specific counterterrorism measures?
For this Assignment, you will consider two agencies, laws, and/or regulations related to counterterrorism (different than the two used for you Discussion posting) and analyze their psychological impact on the general public.
To prepare for this Assignment:
• Review Chapter 23 in the course text Psychology of Terrorism. Consider the function and psychological impact of terrorist alerts.
• Review Chapter 27 of the course text Psychology of Terrorism reflecting on the activities and functions of the various counterterrorism agencies, as well as on the psychological impact that these activities may have on the general public.
• Review Chapters 11, 12, and 13 in the course text Terrorism and Counterterrorism. Think about the agencies, laws, and regulations discussed, how they might serve to prevent future terrorist attacks, and what their psychological impact may be on the general population.
• Select two agencies, laws, and/or regulations related to U. S. counterterrorism efforts. You may use any mentioned in the Learning Resources, or may choose others, however, be sure to select different agencies, laws, and/or regulations than you did in this week's Discussion.
• Review the websites for the agencies, laws, and/or regulations that you selected, or research the agencies, laws, and/or regulations that you selected through other methods, focusing on their various counterterrorism efforts.
• Consider how the agencies, laws, and/or regulations that you selected might help prevent a future terrorist attack.
• Reflect on the positive and negative psychological impacts of the agencies, laws, and/or regulations on the general population.
The Assignment: (2-3 pages)
• Briefly describe at least two counterterrorism agencies, laws, and/or regulations.
• Explain how the agencies, laws, and/or regulations are intended to help prevent a future terrorist attack.
• Analyze the positive and negative psychological impacts of the agencies, laws, and/or regulations on the general population.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Discussion: Agencies, Laws, and Regulations
The United States has a dizzying array of agencies, laws, and regulations that function or have been developed in part to address issues related to terrorism. These include (but are not limited to) The Patriot Act, the Department of Homeland Security, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), the National Security Administration (NSA), and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
In this Discussion, you will compare two such agencies, laws, and/or regulations-including their intentions and shortcomings-helping you to gain insights into United States counterterrorism efforts.
To prepare for this Discussion:
• Review Chapter 23 in the course text Psychology of Terrorism. Consider how terrorist alerts related to counterterrorism efforts function.
• Review Chapter 27 of the course text Psychology of Terrorism, paying particular attention to the activities and functions of the various agencies involved in United States counterterrorism efforts.
• Review Chapter 11 in the course text Terrorism and Counterterrorism. Focus on the functions of agencies such as the CIA in relation to counterterrorism.
• Review Chapter 12 in the course text Terrorism and Counterterrorism, reflecting on the intentions, strengths, and shortcomings of the various agencies, laws, and/or regulations discussed.
• Review Chapter 13 in the course text Terrorism and Counterterrorism. Consider the functioning of intelligence agencies in relation to counterterrorism efforts.
• Select two agencies, laws, and/or regulations related to U.S. counterterrorism efforts. You may use any mentioned in the chapters above, in the Learning Resources, or you may choose others.
• Review the websites for the agencies, laws, and/or regulations that you selected, or research the agencies, laws, and/or regulations you selected through other methods. Reflect on their various counterterrorism efforts. For information on how to discern scholarly information, please review the Optional Resource, "Evaluating resources."
• Compare the agencies, laws, and/or regulations, including their intentions and any unintended consequences of their activities or implementation.
Post a comparison (similarities and differences) of two agencies, laws, or regulations related to counterterrorism. Your comparison can be from the United States case study materials or similar materials from your home country or country of residence. In your comparison, be sure to provide brief descriptions of each, including their intentions and any unintended consequences of their activities or implementation. Then, explain what conclusions you might draw from your comparison.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
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