Mental Illness and Lone Wolf Terrorism

The research findings establishing to what extent the behavior of lone-wolf terrorists are directly influenced by their mental-illness is varied, and remains inconclusive. Some researchers argue that terrorists should not be regarded as suffering from any identifiable psychopathology. Others have found that although most terrorists are, in general, rational, the rate of psychological disturbance in lone-wolf terrorists is significantly higher. However, some studies have concluded that individuals with mental illness can display rational motivations.
Do you think that most lone-wolf terrorists are rational persons exhibiting irrational actions according to societal norms? Or, are they generally mentally-ill persons who can function rationally? Provide relevant examples to support your reasoning.

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