Is Anyone Analyzing Osama bin Laden?
Do you ever wonder if anyone is analyzing the underlying temperament of Osama bin Laden?
I’m mean, I’m sure the FBI and CIA have some of the best behavioral analysis units on the planet looking into the how the behaviors are manifesting themselves and how likely he is to undertake certain courses of action. But, is anyone examining the underlying temperament of this man? How does he seek to meet his needs for control, affection and inclusion?
It truly is an interesting puzzle. Additionally, it is quite hazardous to attempt to develop such an insight based on manifested behaviors. Nonetheless, some things can be learned by examining how he presents his needs.
Let us look first into the need for control. Osama bin Laden presents as a compulsive both in the need to be controlled and the desire too control others. This is an unusual combination and can create an extremely unstable individual.
It is as if he has juxtaposed these two polar tendencies and operates in a constant state of near schizophrenic turmoil as he slavishly professes adherence to the strictest forms of the Koran while in turn demanding absolute submission from the rest of the world.
Consider next his displayed behavior in the realm of affection. Again, we see polar opposites in behavior. He extols great affection for those of his faith and belief and yet violently recoils from any expressions of the affections of any other faith.
Finally, there is inclusion. Here again the man displays absolute opposites of behavior. He proclaims the desire to include (by force if necessary) everyone in the world into the faith of Islam. In the same breath he shuns the influence of the world outside his frame of reference as infidels who must be killed if they step foot on the land of his faith.
What are the conclusions to be drawn?
He might be a complete schizophrenic who spends every existing moment in mortal terror.
He might be a political puppet who is merely mouthing the words of diverse other factions which are actually controlling him.
He might be acting from the devastating position of never understanding his needs much less how to meet them in an acceptable manner.
But, if he is sane and acting of his own volition, I imagine his profile would read much like the following.
Wanted Control Needs - Compulsive
Expressed Control Needs - Compulsive
Wanted Affection Needs - Compulsive For Attention, High need to be unconditionally accepted and loved.
Expressed Affection Needs - Recessive/ unable to maintain relationships which require unconditional love and acceptance of another.
Wanted Inclusion Needs - Compulsive/Recessive - manifesting as extremely passive aggressive behaviors (destruction of material items of others and emotional blackmail are typical tools of those with this disorder).
Expressed Inclusion Needs - Compulsive/Recessive - Evidenced by repeated releases of self promoting media while avoiding contact with all but those most under his subjugation.
An overview would display a Compulsive Choleric with serious issues of self worth.
After examining his history one question comes to mind. What would have helped this man find acceptable ways to meet his needs?