PSYC 3341 Psychology of Morality
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
Requirements fulfilled
- Neuroscience B.S.: Cognitive Neuroscience (3 Credits) — Any one of the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Applied Psychology and Human Development: Major electives — any Psychology (PSYC) or Sociology (SOCY) course (no more than two electives from outside LSEHD) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.94 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.13 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Liane L Young | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 35 of 47 |
| Spring 2023 | Liane L Young | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 42 of 47 |