According to sociologists, the actions of the hijackers involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are an example of _____ because their acts were committed to further their religious/political cause.
A) anomic suicide
B) altruistic suicide
C) egoistic suicide
D) situational suicide

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Altruistic suicide refers to suicide committed for the benefit of a group or society. In the case of the hijackers, their actions were committed in the belief that they would further their religious/political cause and benefit their community, making it an example of altruistic suicide. Anomic, egoistic, and situational suicides do not apply in this case.

According to Sociologists, the Actions of the Hijackers Involved in the September