Psychology of Terrorism
1.Oversimplification of issues – terrorists see complex issues in black-and-white terms.
2.Frustration – terrorist feel society has cheated them, that life is unfair.
3.Orientation toward risk taking
4.Self-righteousness – display belligerent assertiveness, dogmatism, and intolerance of opposing views.
5.Utopianism – belief that heaven on earth is just over the horizon.