PSY-222: Social Psychology of the Holocaust

Course Description

This course takes an unflinching look into the darkest corners of human nature, explored through the social psychological lens. Using the Holocaust as a stark example, we will learn how powerful social psychological phenomena can contribute to the human capacity for brutality and cruelty. We will explore the roles of attitude formation, propaganda, prejudice, discrimination, scapegoating, aggression, bystander behavior, and more as we seek to come to terms with the events of the Holocaust and the behaviors of the individuals caught up in those events. Along the way we will learn lessons applicable to modern-day acts of human cruelty both large and small, and identify characteristics of societies that either facilitate or deter mass killings and genocides.

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PSY-222 Sections for Fall 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

2 Sections Offered

PSY-222, Section 001

CRN #28368
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

25

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureTBAAug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:00 am - 10:50 am
Type Lecture
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday, Friday
10:00 am - 10:50 am

PSY-222, Section 002

CRN #28397
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

25

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureTBAAug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Type Lecture
Location TBA
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 am - 10:45 am