Shock Factor

What is Shock Factor?


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The subjective measure of the psychological "impact" of any given event.

Those involved the plotting of the 9/11 attacks were attempting to maximize the shock factor.

See terrorism, psychological warfare, 9/11, suicide bombing, attack


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