PSYC 3341 Psychology of Morality

Name: Psychology of Morality
Rating: 3.94 (77 reviews)

How do we decide between right and wrong? When do we behave well, when do we behave badly, and why? In this course, we will explore moral judgment and behavior - the evolution and development of human morality, its psychological and brain basis, and moral "pathology" in clinical populations. Topics will include: emotion, mind perception, self-concept, motivated cognition, group membership, and connections to religion, politics, and the law.

Course overview

Department: Psychology and Neuroscience
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Periodically

Catalog details

Prerequisites: PSYC2241 and PSYC2272 or PSYC2274 or PSYC2279

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Requirements fulfilled

Neuroscience B.S.: Cognitive Neuroscience (3 Credits) — Any one of the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.94 / 5

Based on 77 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Liane L Young
Fall 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.13/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Liane L Young · Campion Hall 300 TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered