Using Frederick Hacker's typology, Osama Bin Laden demonstrates the characteristics of
A) having a strong self-preservation attitude; selfish; seeks gain and is task-oriented; avoids high risk; predictably targets small groups
B) none of the typologies actually apply to him, we don't know enough to make an accurate judgment.
C) a strong survival attitude, but not based in reality; self-centered; goals clear only to perpetrator; irrational and unpredictable; strikes at random
D) a death attitude; blends politics and religion; seldom willing to negotiate; task-oriented and indifferent to risk; seeks publicity and largest group possible

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Frederick Hacker's typology that best fits Osama Bin Laden is the one describing a death attitude, which includes blending politics and religion, being task-oriented and indifferent to risk, seeking publicity, and targeting the largest group possible. This reflects Bin Laden's actions and motivations, particularly with regard to his involvement in terrorism that aimed at causing mass casualties and drawing global attention.

Using Frederick Hacker's Typology, Osama Bin Laden Demonstrates the Characteristics