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This book explores the psychological foundations of terrorism, focusing on behavioral patterns, motivational drivers, ideological influences, and cognitive processes that lead individuals toward extremist violence. Hamden presents analytical tools for terrorist profiling, examining how personal identity, group dynamics, grievances, and psychological vulnerabilities interact in pathways to radicalization. The book also addresses the practical use of psychological insights in counterterrorism strategies, emphasizing prevention, early detection, and disengagement rather than purely coercive responses. By integrating psychology with security analysis, the work offers a structured understanding of how terrorism emerges and how it can be countered through informed, evidence-based approaches.The book is highly relevant in the contemporary context of youth radicalization, online extremist recruitment, and lone-actor terrorism. Its psychological framework supports rehabilitation-oriented counterterrorism, enabling practitioners, educators, and community leaders to identify early warning signs and design intervention, counseling, and reintegration programs. For the GRACE Repository, the book contributes directly to preventing extremism, promoting moderation, and strengthening community resilience through awareness, education, and psychosocial engagementPsychology of Terrorists is a substantive and policy-relevant contribution that strengthens understanding of terrorism through a psychological and rehabilitative lens, making it a valuable academic and practical resource for the GRACE Repository.