Psychology 391MP - S-Moral Psychology

Moral psychology has received a great deal of attention in recent years; researchers from diverse areas of psychology have contributed to a new understanding of morality. In this seminar, we will explore the nature of morality from these diverse psychological perspectives, including neuroscience, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology and psychopathology. Among other investigations, we will examine the relationship of both cognition and emotion to moral judgment and behavior, and we will try to understand when and why people act (im)morally. We will also use our knowledge of morality to explore broad cultural and political differences.

Senior Psychology Majors only. Pre Req: PSYCH 240 & 241