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 2025

With the following scheduling option(s)

2 Sections Offered

PSY-222, Section SL1

CRN #25977
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Patricia Kress

Seats Remaining

19

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A

PSY-222, Section SL2

CRN #26731
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Patricia Kress

Seats Remaining

23

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A