: Exposure to terror, particularly during adolescence, has long-term effects on physical health, mental well-being, and educational outcomes.
: Some psychologists argue that human culture and self-esteem act as buffers against the fundamental "terror" of mortality. Historical and Modern Contexts
: Creating a "climate of fear" that reaches a wide audience beyond the immediate victims. The Psychology of Terror
: Acts intended to intimidate or coerce civilian populations.
Terror is distinct from conventional warfare in its primary reliance on weaponizing emotion to advance goals.