Terror is distinct from conventional warfare in its primary reliance on weaponizing emotion to advance goals.
: Creating a "climate of fear" that reaches a wide audience beyond the immediate victims. The Psychology of Terror TERROR
: Exposure to terror, particularly during adolescence, has long-term effects on physical health, mental well-being, and educational outcomes. Terror is distinct from conventional warfare in its
: Acts intended to intimidate or coerce civilian populations. particularly during adolescence
: Research suggests fear is intensified when a threat is perceived as severe and diffuse (uncontrollable).