🔴🛡️ Quick Overview
This chapter explores the psychology of terrorism, radicalization, deradicalization, and the role of forensic psychologists in counter-terrorism.
💣 Types of Terrorism
- Religious: Motivated by religious ideology
- Political: Far-right, far-left, separatist
- Single-issue: Environmental, anti-abortion
- Lone-wolf: Individual actors without group membership
❓ Is There a Terrorist Profile?
NO single profile exists! Terrorists come from diverse backgrounds. Mental illness is NOT more common. Most are NOT psychopaths. Contextual factors are more important than personality.
🔄 Moghaddam's Staircase Model
- Ground floor: Perceived deprivation
- 1st floor: No options to address grievances
- 2nd floor: Displacement of aggression
- 3rd floor: Moral engagement with ideology
- 4th floor: Categorical thinking (us vs them)
- 5th floor: The terrorist act
🛡️ Counter-Terrorism Approaches
- Prevent: Early intervention, community engagement, education
- Protect: Physical security measures
- Pursuit: Intelligence, law enforcement
- Preparedness: Emergency response, crisis management
🔄 Deradicalization vs Disengagement
- Disengagement: Leaving terrorist activities (behavioral)
- Deradicalization: Changing beliefs (cognitive)