The terrorist group Al-Qaeda won a global following through the appeal of militant Islamic ideology and personal charisma of its leader, Osama bin Laden. In this specific way, the organization grew through the exercise of ___________
a. ideological power, in addition to hard power
b. effective power conversion
c. carrots, as well as sticks
d. soft power
Answer: D
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a. nine b. 12 c. 13 d. 11
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a. form alliances with countries in Africa and Asia b. educate less fortunate people c. delay the inevitable social revolution d. gain a strategic military advantage
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a. unmotivated bias. b. positive spin. c. groupthink. d. cognitive dissonance.
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a. 435 b. 1 c. 535 d. 60