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Professor Arie Kruglanski explains the psychology of radicalization and terrorism as the intersection of ideology, socialization, and motivation. Research into terrorism expanded greatly after 9/11, but it still has challenges, including the inability to perform controlled studies and the necessity of government permission.
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Chapter 1: How Would You Describe the Psychology of Radicalization and the Psychology of Terrorism to Your Students?
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Chapter 2: What Are the Areas of Difference or Similarity Between These Two Terms?
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Chapter 3: What First Inspired You to Start Research in These Fields?
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Chapter 4: Which Key Thinkers Have Inspired You, and Who Continues to Influence You?
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Chapter 5: How Has the Field Changed in Recent Years, and What Developments Do You Consider Most Significant?
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Chapter 6: Are There Any Major Academic Debates in This Field? What Are the Principal Areas of Contention, and Why?
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Chapter 7: What New Research Directions Do You Find Most Exciting, and Where Would You Like to Take Your Own Research?
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Chapter 8: How Important Are Research Methodology and Methods for a Rigorous Analysis of the Psychology of Radicalization and Terrorism? What Are the Key Research Methods That You Employ?
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Chapter 9: Are There Any Classic or Seemingly 'Untouchable' Studies in This Field That Have Been Re-Evaluated in Light of Recent Academic Developments?
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Chapter 10: Can You Provide Any Examples of Key Research in the Field of Psychology of Radicalization and Terrorism That Has Had a Direct Impact on the Work of Practitioners Outside of Academia, and What Changed as a Result?
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Chapter 11: What Are the Practical Benefits of Studying the Psychology of Radicalization and Terrorism for a Student's Academic or Professional Future?
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Chapter 12: What Would You Identify as the Key Challenges of a Course in This Field for a Student, and What Strategies Would You Advise to Counter These Challenges?
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Chapter 13: How Do You Think About the Public Impact of Your Own Research, and How Do You Assess the Contribution of Research to Society at Large?
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Chapter 14: Where Do You See the Field of Psychology of Radicalization and Terrorism Heading in the Next Several Years, and What Are Your Hopes for Its Future?
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