Academics
Psychology of Good

Course

Subject

PSYCH

Number

357

Term

Winter
2018

Department

Department of Psychology

What does it mean to "be good"? How does one "do good"? What makes "doing good" easier or harder? This course examines (1) the biological and psychosocial foundations of prosocial behaviour and (2) associated facilitators and obstacles at both interpersonal and organizational levels. Topics may include empathy, social responsibility, volunteerism, community intervention, activism, and heroism.

Section

001

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