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Marburg, Germany - Course Descriptions - Aggression and Violence

Course Information

Subject: Psychology (PSY)
Number: 300 level
Language of Instruction: English

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 48 contact hours, 3 semester credits

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Summary

In this seminar we will study how the emergence of aggression can be explained from a socio-psychological perspective.

Full Description

Aggression and violence are prominent topics both in academia and in society. In this seminar we will study how the emergence of aggression can be explained from a socio-psychological perspective. A special focus will be placed upon learning theories of aggression that understand aggression as a behavior that is developed and shaped by learning experiences. In the second part of the seminar, socio-psychological theories will be applied to everyday phenomena of aggression, such as media influences on aggression and the prevention of aggression and violence in schools.