The social psychology of good and evil /

The social psychology of good and evil /

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Edition:	Second edition.
Imprint:	New York : The Guilford Press, [2016] ©2016
Description:	xvii, 542 pages ; 24 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Aggressiveness. Violence. Helping behavior. Good and evil. Social psychology -- Research. Aggressiveness. Good and evil. Helping behavior. Social psychology -- Research. Violence.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10826426

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Other authors / contributors:	Miller, Arthur G., 1940- editor.
ISBN:	9781462525393 1462525393 9781462525409 1462525407
Notes:	"Revised edition of The social psychology of good and evil, 2004"--C.I.P. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:	"This timely, accessible reference and text addresses some of the most fundamental questions about human behavior, such as what causes racism and prejudice and why good people do bad things. Leading authorities present state-of-the-science theoretical and empirical work. Essential themes include the complex interaction of individual, societal, and situational factors underpinning good or evil behavior; the role of moral emotions, unconscious bias, and the self-concept; issues of responsibility and motivation; and how technology and globalization have enabled newer forms of threat and harm. New to This Edition Many new authors; extensively revised with the latest theory and research. Section on group perspectives, with chapters on bystanders to emergencies, remembering historical victimization, organizational dynamics, and globalization and terrorism. Chapters on free will, conscious versus unconscious processes, media violence, dehumanization, genocide, and sexual violence. Chapters on false moral superiority, compassionate goals in relationships, and moral emotions in incarcerated offenders"--

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Summary:	This timely, accessible reference and text addresses some of the most fundamental questions about human behavior, such as what causes racism and prejudice and why good people do bad things. Leading authorities present state-of-the-science theoretical and empirical work. Essential themes include the complex interaction of individual, societal, and situational factors underpinning good or evil behavior; the role of moral emotions, unconscious bias, and the self-concept; issues of responsibility and motivation; and how technology and globalization have enabled newer forms of threat and harm.<br> <br> <br> <br> New to This Edition<br> <br> Many new authors; extensively revised with the latest theory and research.<br> <br> Section on group perspectives, with chapters on bystanders to emergencies, remembering historical victimization, organizational dynamics, and globalization and terrorism.<br> <br> Chapters on free will, conscious versus unconscious processes, media violence, dehumanization, genocide, and sexual violence.<br> <br> Chapters on false moral superiority, compassionate goals in relationships, and moral emotions in incarcerated offenders.
Item Description:	"Revised edition of The social psychology of good and evil, 2004"--C.I.P.
Physical Description:	xvii, 542 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781462525393 1462525393 9781462525409 1462525407