The Psychological and Behavioral Bases of Terrorism

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In the article titled The Psychological and Behavioral Bases of Terrorism:
Individual, Group and Collective Contribution, contained in the Journal of International Affairs Review published in 2005, Jerrold Post offers detailed insight on dynamics of terrorism. The journal article was published amidst increasing cases of terrorism in different parts of the World. The author of the article presents emerging principles that influence individual or group psychology leading to participation in terrorist activities.
The journal article critically evaluates organizational and social settings of terrorists through use of multiple scholarly sources to understand terrorists’ mindsets. Jerrold Post builds his discussion through the presentation of different logics that alter individual or group thinking. He uses evidence to stage a convincing argument that justifies the role of collective identity in spreading of terrorism.
The article on dynamics of terrorism is rich in comparison of socio-cultural contexts which influences individual or group psychology of terrorists. For instance, the author compares individual identity and collective identity and their contribution in terrorism agenda. The author also compares the role of leaders and followers regarding terrorist group organizations. It is also intriguing how the article presents evidence regarding the terrorist life cycle. The author offers a cross-section analysis of how terrorism starts and evolves among the perpetrators.
The author of the article uses different rhetorical strategies to capture the readers' attention. He uses facts to off...