The Psychology of Evil

4 Credits

It has been said that no animal could ever be as cruel as a human being. Indeed, human beings have a notable propensity for inflicting harm on other human beings: Physical assault, homicide, torture, and even genocide. What is the psychology behind such actions? What are the root causes? In exploring these questions, we will consider the issue of what, if anything, can be done to reduce evil in the world. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 or PSYC 153 Attribute/Distribution: CC, SS, W