psy 576 analyzing the terrorist mind al qaeda codex

Purpose: The purpose of the codex (manual) is to demonstrate strategic leadership competencies by examining the psychology of terrorism and communicating the global implications.

Description: Prepare a research paper by performing appropriate research and using the analytical structures discussed in Module 3 (attached). Locate and update an already completed codex relating to the terrorist group Al Qaeda. This assignment will contain the following major sections:

Abstract of the organization in terms of their organization, environment, primary strategy, and leadership

Listing of primary goal(s)/strategy(ies)

Perception of their primary enemy(ies)

Methodology(ies) of attack, target(s), and summary of how these are perceived to achieve the stated goal/strategy

Psychologies of the primary leadership and relationship diagram for internal politics.

Audience: Assume the audience of the paper is a decision maker who has asked for your analysis of terrorist organizations.

Sources: Please provide at least five different sources to support your discussion. Document them with in-text citations and on a references page.

Language: Present your paper in a professional, academic way that addresses the designated audience. Be sure to present well-developed paragraphs that are free of grammatical error and that convey a logical flow of information.

Format: Format your responses according to APA guidelines. Using APA style correctly is a graded aspect of this assignment.