the psychology of terrorism
According to Preban Bertelsen, what fundamental desire motivates terrorists despite their seemingly extreme actions?
Desire for a decent life, no matter how corrupt or dangerous
What are some major themes explored in 50 years of terrorism research?
commonalities among terrorists, differences from non-terrorists, and stratagies for enhancing safety
According to the root cause theory presented, what are some factors contributing to terrorism?
Lack of social justice, historical experiences of violent conflict, and supporting for groups using terrorist means
What are examples of accelerators of terrorism, as mentioned in the notes?
Counter-terrorist campaighns and symbolic dates
According to Scott Atran, what motivates devoted actors to participate in extremist activities?
Fusion with a group and adhearence to sacred values
What does the term "deradicalization" refer to?
Efforts to reduce an individual's envolvment in violent radicalisation
What are some examples of successful deradicalization programs mentioned in the notes?
Rehabilitation through religious re-education and psychological counselling
What is a key point emphasized about deradicalization in the notes?
Disengagement is often the primary goal of deradicalisation programs
What challenges does Bertelsen highlight in addressing terrorism in contemporary society?
Reduction of investment in prevention measures
What makes profiling difficult in the context of radicalization?
Diverse motivations and backgrouns of radicals
What is one reason why radicalization is considered a challenging problem?
Multifinality and equifinality in the radicalisation process
According to the concept of multifinality, exposure to extremist content could lead to which of the following outcomes?
Radical views and political discontent
What does equifinality suggest about radicalization?
Multiple predictors leading to the same radical outcome
Which of the following is NOT identified as a potential predictor of a radical mindset?
Government funded social programs
Who proposed social identity theory ?
Henri Tagfel and John Turner
What does social identity theory suggest about individuals
They experience collective identity based on their membership in a group
What is an in-group according to social identity theory?
A group of people who share an identity, such as religion or race
What is an out-group in the context of Social Identity Theory?
A group of people excluded from a specific group
According to Berger (2019), how is extremism defined using Social Identity Theory?
The belief that an in-group's success or survival requires hostile action against an our-group
What role does social identity play in the context of leaving terrorism, according to the notes?
It is vital to understanding the identity transormation intrinsic to walking away from terrorism
How can social identity be defined?
As part of an individual's self-concept derived from their membership within personally relevant social groups