Decoding the ARCH Triad: Spotting the Next School Shooter
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from Psychology Today1 month ago
Mass shootings in schools have become devastatingly common, prompting us to explore the psychological patterns that drive these shooters. By understanding these factors, we can identify warning signs early.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/clinical-and-forensic-dimensions-of-psychiatry/202412/decoding-the-arch-triad-spotting-the
Extreme overvalued beliefs are not merely random; they are dangerous ideas that dominate an individual's thinking, reinforcing isolation and pushing them toward violent acts.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/clinical-and-forensic-dimensions-of-psychiatry/202412/decoding-the-arch-triad-spotting-the
Archetypes like the warrior or martyr provide shooters with a symbolic justification for their actions, fueling a dangerous sense of purpose and identity.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/clinical-and-forensic-dimensions-of-psychiatry/202412/decoding-the-arch-triad-spotting-the
Thymotic drive, the psychological need for recognition, can lead individuals feeling humiliated or powerless to act violently to reclaim a sense of importance.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/clinical-and-forensic-dimensions-of-psychiatry/202412/decoding-the-arch-triad-spotting-the
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