1: Describe the psychological and behavioral factors of terrorism.

2: Categorize means of communication and influence they have upon advancing terrorist narratives.

3: Summarize psychological and behavioral factors within al Qaeda leadership and affiliate groups.

In Friedman's article, War, Psychology and Time, the manner in which bin Laden addressed the "psychology of defeat" that his followers were suffering from was explained; efforts that illustrated many of his leadership qualities.

For this assignment, explain the various tools and techniques utilized by effective terrorist group leaders (regardless of any specific ideology or agenda) to modify the psychological and behavioral factors of their followers.