Psychology & Brain Sciences 217 - Psych Of Cruelty & Kindness

Important forms of kindness and cruelty (from helping and harming among individuals to violence between groups and genocide). Historical conditions, cultures, personal characteristics that lead to kindness or cruelty. Devaluation, scapegoating, the role of ideology; prosocial values, empathy, feelings of responsibility. Socialization, experience with peers, culture promoting kindness or cruelty. Prerequisite: introductory psychology.

Pre Req: PSYCH 100 or 110 If space permits, this class MAY open to minors and other non-majors on or shortly after April 25.