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Psychological Vulnerabilities And Propensities For Involvement In Violent Extremism, Randy Borum
Psychological Vulnerabilities And Propensities For Involvement In Violent Extremism, Randy Borum
Randy Borum
Research on the psychology of terrorism has argued against the idea that most terrorist behavior is caused by mental illness or by a terrorist personality. This article suggests an alternative line of inquiry – an individual psychology of terrorism that explores how otherwise normal mental states and processes, built on characteristic attitudes, dispositions, inclinations, and intentions, might affect a person’s propensity for involvement with violent extremist groups and actions. It uses the concepts of “mindset” – a relatively enduring set of attitudes, dispositions, and inclinations – and worldview as the basis of a psychological “climate,” within which various vulnerabilities and …
Understanding Terrorist Psychology, Randy Borum
Understanding Terrorist Psychology, Randy Borum
Mental Health Law & Policy Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Psychology Of Terrorism, Randy Borum
Understanding Terrorist Psychology, Randy Borum
Psychology Of Terrorism, Randy Borum
Psychology Of Terrorism, Randy Borum
Mental Health Law & Policy Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.