PSYC 280 Psychology of Good & Evil
This course explores polar opposites of the human behavior continuum: good and evil. The course involves an examination of various psychological, social, and biological factors that contribute to behaviors characterized by society as "good,", "bad," and "evil." Topics covered include, psychological theories of evil, the social psychology of helping and altruism, excuses and lies, destructive obedience to authority, mental disorders and crime, and ethical dilemmas surrounding the application of psychology to engineering human behavior.
Distribution
Leadership & Ethics, NOT Scientific Inquiry