The Dirty Harry Effect and Social Learning Theory
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from Psychology Today3 weeks ago
Several recent terrorists, including the perpetrator of the 2017 Las Vegas massacre, selected the AR-15 as their primary weapon, despite other, more suitable options.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-forensic-view/202401/the-dirty-harry-effect-and-social-learning-theory
Albert Bandura's social learning theory posits that individuals are likely to imitate those who they perceive as powerful and rewarded, influencing weapon choices among terrorists.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-forensic-view/202401/the-dirty-harry-effect-and-social-learning-theory
The trend of using certain types of firearms, like the AR-15, can be linked to psychological factors and representations from iconic cultural figures such as Clint Eastwood in 'Dirty Harry'.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-forensic-view/202401/the-dirty-harry-effect-and-social-learning-theory
The popularity of the AR-15 among terrorists may seem unintuitive given the weapon’s characteristics, highlighting a disconnect between motivation and practicality in violent acts.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-forensic-view/202401/the-dirty-harry-effect-and-social-learning-theory
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