PSYC 305 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Abu Ghraib Torture And Prisoner Abuse, Human Nature
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Group differences refer to ways in which the people of one group differ from people in another group- e. g. cultural differences, age differences, gender differences. Example: canada vs. us- individualism-collectivism, self-enhancement: individual uniqueness: how we are like no others. Individual uniqueness refers to the fact that every individual has personal and unique qualities not shared by any other person in the world. In the sum of our traits and mechanisms. Human nature: all people are capable of violence, this instance unleashed dark side of human nature. Individual difference: some are more inclined towards violence, others are more compliant to authority. Unique case: unique predisposition towards violence of a certain person.
