TEXT: Reading
1. Moral Psychology of Terrorism (2013) Introduction
2. Horgan, J. G. (2017). Psychology of terrorism: Introduction to the special issue. American Psychologist, 72(3), 199-204. doi:10.1037/amp0000148
Original Question:
For this week's Forum, respond to the following: This week, our forum has two goals. First, we have the opportunity to get to know one another, sharing introductions.
In addition, we will begin to dive right in and define the psychology of terrorism in the second part of the forum. See the topics below for all the details.
Part 1 Introduction
o Introduce yourself to the class, sharing your name, where you are from, or live, your interests, and any other appropriate information you are comfortable sharing with the group.
o Discuss your educational aspirations and goals.
o What are your learning goals for this course?
Part 2 Defining the Psychology of Terrorism
As we have started to explore the different readings for the week, we can see just how varied to the approach to understanding terrorism has become.
Adding the element of examining the psychological aspects of the actor further increases the theoretical positioning offered within the field.
o Considering the course materials for the week, discuss the definitions of terrorism offered, and the proposed views/explanations of terrorist involvement you identify asmost accurate.
o Share a few details explaining why these propositions most resonated with you.