According to social psychological research, which of the following would be the MOST promising technique to use to try to change the self-concept, beliefs, and values of an individual who engaged in terrorist activities?

a. Separate the individual from his or her current peer group and place the individual in a new social context.
b. Physically torture or threaten to kill the individual's family members.
c. Use consistent, rational arguments to try to persuade the individual that other self-concepts, beliefs, and values are more valuable and desirable.
d. Place the individual in solitary confinement with sensory deprivation (e.g., exposure to very little light or sound).


A

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