The Psychology of Terrorists (Pt. 2): The Messiah Complex

What motivates terrorist leaders like Osama Bin Laden and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the self-proclaimed head of ISIS? Clearly, the answer to such a question is complex, and varies to some extent from person to person. However, like the late bin Laden, al-Baghdadi seems to be exhibiting some sort of messiah complex.read more

Source: Psychology Today Personality Center - September 27, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stephen A. Diamond, Ph.D. Tags: Personality Hitler holy war ISIS messiah complex Osama bin Laden; Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Source Type: news