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    (The name of the educational institution will go here) THE PSYCHOLOGY OF TERRORISM A Thesis submitted by (Name of the Student will go here) January, 12 , 2013 (Name of the instructor will go here) ABSTRACT: The main purpose of this paper is to argue the fact that terrorism as we know it today is basically a particular type of mindset and to try and understand the psychology of terrorism, but is a tough task since terrorist does not volunteer for psychological studies. Terrorist are motivated by many different reasons such as a desire to be regarded as special and to be approved by members of one’s own particular group. Other motivational factors are the desire for vengeance toward a target group for perceived offences. The psychological impact that terrorism has caused on a target group not only affects them, but society as a whole. Terrorism has become a major public health concern (McDermott 2005, Sageman 2004, Magnarelli, 2003, Post, 1987). TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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    Title/Abstract………………………………………………………………………1 Table of Contents………………………………………………………………. . 2 I. Introduction…………………………………………………………………… 3 II. Evidence………………………………………………………………………. 4 II I . Definitions…………… …… ……… ………………………………………… 5 - 6 - 7 IV . Motivatio ns ……………………………………………………………… 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 V. Conclusion……………………………………………………………….. 10 - 11 - 12 References:……………………………………………………………………… . 13 - 14 Based on the thesis "The Psychology of Terrorism," discuss the psychological motivations behind terrorism, including the impact of social approval and the concept of the "totalistic personality." How do these factors contribute to an individual's decision to engage in terrorism? Support your argument with references from the text and relevant psychological theories. Word Count Requirement: 800 - 1000 words

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    I. INTRODUCTION: Why do terrorist do what they do? What causes a person to become a terrorist? These are some of the perplexing questions that are being asked by global governments and also by private organizations throughout the world. The economic and social factors that are major players in the development of terrorist and terrorism cannot be underplayed. The terrorist likes to regard himself as a messianic mythical figure to members of those nationalist groups of people that are forgotten by society because of ethnic, political, and religious circumstances. In many areas that have produced terrorist , by the use of their financial resources , they have managed to establish schools, hospitals, and other organizations that tend to benefit the people and society of the individuals tha t are protecting them (Lichtenwald, 2003, Weldon, 2005, Ghosh, 2005). In many ways the social psychological mechanism that gives rise to terrorism as a viable option must be included when defining terrorist as members of a social order in some communities. A particular element that is missing when analyzing the motivation of terrorist is the inevitable goal of achieving notoriety and fame because of their terroristic activities (Navarro, 2004). Terrorist are motivated by many different reasons such as a desire to be regarded as special and to be approved by members of one’s own particular group. Other motivational factors are the desire for vengeance toward a target group for perceived offences. The psychological impact that terrorism causes on a target group not only affects them, but also effects society as a whole, terrorism has become a major public health concern .

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