PSY 152 Psychology of Violence and Aggression (3 credits)

Violence and aggression abounds in our world. How are we to understand its causes and prevention? This course is intended to suggest answers to this question by reviewing practical and theoretical considerations. Discussed are potential causes of violence that range from cultural, societal, social, familial, and biological. These causes are applied to such diverse problems as domestic abuse, street violence, bullying, and terrorism. Theory will assist us in understanding the psychological processes that stimulate and inhibit aggression, with the prevention of violence at the forefront of all topics. (First-year seminar course.)