PSYC 361 - Psychology of Nonviolence

Institution:

Williams College

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Nonviolence refers to choice behavior in interpersonal interactions in which physical and psychological injury to others is rejected as an option. In this course we will study theories of nonviolence, and evaluate the empirical support for their central empirical claims of psychological benefits to the practitioner, attitude change in the adversary, and positive exemplary effects on social interaction. Topics include anger and self-control, aggression, evil, conflict resolution, empathy, and forgiveness.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Any 200-level course in Psychology or permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.williams.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 597-3131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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