Emma's+EE

Use this page to begin your //running// bibliography Add annotations to each item on your list of references Use APA =Focus: To what extent does dehumanization theory explain individual acts of violence towards others?=

=Factors/theories that explain acts of violence towards others= * Dehumanization Theory * Deindividuation Theory & Social Identity Theory * Evolutionary Explanations of Violent Behavior Social Learning Theory (Link to Dehumanization Theory)

EE session notes- Opening of EE: No one theory or explanation works as a whole in the behavior. All must work together in order to instigate the behavior. Identify headings to keep yourself on track and keep the reader engaged Pick 3 topics to go in depth on in the EE

=**Explanation Behind Acts of Violence:**= Dehumanization Theory Sociocultural: Social Identity Theory & Deindividuation Theory
 * definition (source)
 * connection to crowd violence
 * through discussion of findings of studies
 * strengths, limitations
 * definition social identity(source)
 * connection to crowd violence - through discussion of findings of studies
 * strengths, limitations


 * define deindividuation
 * connection to crowd violent- through discussion of findings of studies
 * strengths, limitations

Evolutionary Explanations Biological Cognitive theories
 * identify one
 * connection to crowd violence - through discussion of findings of studies
 * strengths, limitations
 * neurotransmitters/hormones
 * check Crane as a beginning to start off research in this area

= = =Bibliography= __Websites:__ Phung, A. (2011). //Investopedia//. Retrieved from http://www.investopedia.com/university/behavioral_finance/behavioral8.asp
 * In text citation: (Phung, 2011)
 * Useful for:

Chang, J. (2008). //The role of anonymity in deindividuated behavior: A comparison of deinviduation theory and the social identity model of deindividuation effects//. Retrieved from http://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php?id=77099
 * In text citation: (Chang, 2008)
 * Useful for:
 * Jenna Chang study
 * A comparison of deindividuation theory and the social identity model of deindividuation effects
 * Look at resource list for other studies*

http://homepage.psy.utexas.edu/homepage/group/busslab/pdffiles/human%20aggression-1997-clin%20psych%20rev.pdf

http://books.google.com/books?id=mG7rfiZ6KgsC&pg=PA97&lpg=PA97&dq=Johnston,+O'Malley,+and+Bachman+(1993)+bullying&source=bl&ots=PJQdEfftmm&sig=itJHDEqGMnyT_IbSK1MEt8yoveo&hl=en&sa=X&ei=D5-DT5CxG8fSiAKPx4yBBg&ved=0CFcQ6AEwBw#v=snippet&q=weapon&f=false

__Books:__ Plous, S. (1993). //The psychology of judgment and decision making//. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc.
 * In text citation: (Plous, 1993)
 * Useful for:

Crane, J., & Hannibal, J. (2009). //Psychology course companion//. (pp. 286-301). New York: Oxford.
 * In text citation: (Crane & Hannibal, 2009)
 * Useful for:

=Ideas= Focus area: Herd behavior in the context of violence __Focus Questions:__
 * What are the characteristics of herd behavior/ mobs in the context of violence
 * How does deindividuation theory explain this
 * What factors lead to violence in crowds (biological; sociocultural)
 * Deindividuation theory
 * Herd behavior
 * Obedience
 * The impact of anonymity on group behavior

= Quotes =
 * “Evil is knowing better but doing worse”- Irving Sarnoff

= Case Studies =
 * Rape of Rwanda
 * Rape of Nanking, China
 * My Lai Massacre in Vietnam
 * Nazi Concentration Camps
 * Stanford Prison Experiment
 * Jim Jones, 1978

=**Vocabulary**=
 * Aggression: Any sequence of behavior in which the goal is to dominate or harm another individual. (Psychology Course Companion; Crane)
 * Violence: An aggressive act in which the actor or perpetrator abuses individuals directly or indirectly. (Psychology Course Companion; Crane)
 * Testosterone: The male hormone which is implicated in both sexual arousal and aggression. (Psychology Course Companion; Crane)
 * Cultivation Theory: Argues that media violence gives children a perception of the world that is more hostile than reality; teaches them that violence is acceptable, normal behavior; and causes them to develop scripts that problems can be solved through violence. (Psychology Course Companion; Crane)
 * Egotism: Inflated sense of one's own importance. (Psychology Course Companion; Crane)
 * Narcissist: Personality type who cares passionately about being superior to others, while at the same time doubting that this is actually the case. (Psychology Course Companion; Crane)