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Extinction Training During the Reconsolidation Window Prevents Recovery of Fear

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What should we expect after the next attack?

Roxane Cohen Silver¹, Baruch Fischhoff

¹Department of Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine, 4201 Social and Behavioral Sciences Gateway, Irvine, CA 92697-7085, USA. rsilver@uci.edu

The American Psychologist

|August 10, 2011

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Psychological science can predict and mitigate the impact of terror attacks. Leveraging this science strengthens societal resilience and institutional preparedness against future threats.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Social Science
Behavioral Science

Background:

The efficacy of any scientific discipline is measured by its predictive capabilities.
Psychology's ability to predict individual and social behavior post-terror attack serves as a critical test.

Purpose of the Study:

To apply psychological science to predict behavior following a terror attack.
To outline how psychological science can reduce the scope and impact of terror attacks.

Main Methods:

Drawing upon existing psychological science to forecast responses to terrorism.
Analyzing the conditional factors influencing predictions, including attack nature and institutional readiness.

Main Results:

Psychological science can limit terrorist operational capacity and enhance counter-terrorism restraint.
Strengthening institutions and civil society through psychological insights can mitigate attack consequences.

Conclusions:

Integrating psychological science into institutional strategies is crucial for effective threat management.
Rewarding public service, applied research, and interdisciplinary collaboration in psychology is essential for addressing complex societal challenges.