{"title":"Mass Shooting Events","authors":"Dwight Wilson","doi":"10.61439/jukd1403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61439/jukd1403","url":null,"abstract":"In 1999 the United States experienced its first mass shooting at a public school and later at a church in Texas. It sparked renewed interest in gun control. Our response and the response of law enforcement has changed to protect the citizens. A new vocabulary including mass shooting and the active shooter. These new events are increasing at an alarming rate in our nation. The response has been slow and the solutions even slower. In this article we look at the problem, the response, and some possible solutions. However, the questions of motivation, and prevention remain.","PeriodicalId":493693,"journal":{"name":"Newsletter on the Results of Scholarly Work in Sociology Criminology Philosophy and Political Science","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135257258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Origins of the \"Brainwashing\" Theory. From the Private Lectures of Professor Massimo Introvigne","authors":"Olga Panchenko","doi":"10.61439/hrti8903","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61439/hrti8903","url":null,"abstract":"This article delves deep into the origins of the term \"brainwashing\" and traces its evolution from a historical backdrop involving unscrupulous psychologists and the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era. With a keen emphasis on Professor Massimo Introvigne's lectures and the pivotal role of ideology, it unveils how this term found its footing within the realm of religious extremism. The article then embarks on a historical journey, taking us from the roots of \"brainwashing\" in Nazi Germany to its subsequent resonance during the Cold War in the United States. Furthermore, it sheds light on the extended application of \"brainwashing\" within the realms of religion and anti-cult movements. In particular, it delves into the thought-provoking perspective of Margaret Singer, who categorized religions into two distinct types and raised the enduring question of how to discern if someone has undergone the process of 'brainwashing.' In sum, this article offers a comprehensive historical exploration of the term \"brainwashing,\" illuminating its multifaceted trajectory through various contexts and underscoring its lack of a solid scientific foundation.","PeriodicalId":493693,"journal":{"name":"Newsletter on the Results of Scholarly Work in Sociology Criminology Philosophy and Political Science","volume":"612 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136165978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychological Task: Life \"Before\" and \"After\"","authors":"Oleg Maltsev","doi":"10.61439/mwws6108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61439/mwws6108","url":null,"abstract":"War has settled in the city as a neighbor, necessitating a unique approach to addressing the challenges that arise in such circumstances. This scientific article delves into the central psychological challenge that individuals in Ukraine face in light of the significant events of February 2022, as they adapt to the changed city life. It presents a heuristic model of human skills block formation in the process of life and activity is introduced; the role of psychologism and the dynamics of changing realities on personal reconsideration of individual’s approaches and methods of life and activity safety is described. Three levels of adaptivity to situations that potentially might unfold in the city under military conditions these days are categorized by the concepts of individual’s adaptability and maladaptability. The primary objective of this research is to demonstrate how feelings of helplessness can serve as a powerful motivator, compelling individuals to acquire essential skills necessary for adaptation in specific conditions. Consequently, there is a growing urgency for individuals to gain proficiency in firearm usage, as the psychological challenges of our times force people to either seek refuge or embark on a journey of acquiring practical skills that enable them to live and effectively address challenges even in novel and transformed circumstances.","PeriodicalId":493693,"journal":{"name":"Newsletter on the Results of Scholarly Work in Sociology Criminology Philosophy and Political Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136165977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}