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    • Psychology
    • Social Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Research initially focused on the psychological underpinnings of terrorism and extremism.
    • Explored the conditions that foster radicalization and extremist ideologies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the dual nature of psychological mechanisms driving both extremism and positive human development.
    • To identify universal human strivings that contribute to both negative and positive behaviors.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal research journey from experimental settings to real-world observations.
    • Analysis of psychological mechanisms related to significance and motivational imbalance.

    Main Results:

    • The same psychological mechanisms driving extremism also underlie humanity, enlightenment, and progress.
    • Universal strivings for significance and mattering are key.
    • Motivational imbalance, where one concern dominates, legitimizes behaviors serving that concern.

    Conclusions:

    • Recognizing the shared psychological roots of destructive and constructive behaviors is crucial.
    • This understanding can facilitate the transformation of negative motivations into positive actions.
    • Harnessing the drive for significance can redirect extremist tendencies toward pro-social outcomes.