The Psychology of Evil: Understanding the Criminal Mind
Description: This quiz delves into the complex and intriguing realm of the psychology of evil, exploring the motivations, behaviors, and thought processes of individuals who commit heinous crimes. | |
Number of Questions: 16 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: psychology criminal behavior evil forensic psychology |
Which psychological theory posits that evil is a result of a lack of empathy and an inability to understand the suffering of others?
According to the concept of 'moral disengagement,' how do individuals justify their harmful actions?
What is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to obey authority figures, even when they know the orders are unethical or harmful?
Which psychological disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of antisocial behavior, including disregard for the rights of others and a lack of remorse?
What is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
According to the 'Dark Triad' theory, which three personality traits are associated with a greater likelihood of engaging in antisocial and harmful behavior?
Which psychological phenomenon refers to the tendency of individuals to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of the group they belong to, even if they personally disagree?
What is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to overestimate the likelihood of negative events occurring?
According to the concept of 'moral luck,' what role does chance play in determining whether an action is considered morally right or wrong?
What is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
Which psychological phenomenon refers to the tendency of individuals to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of the group they belong to, even if they personally disagree?
What is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to overestimate the likelihood of negative events occurring?
According to the concept of 'moral luck,' what role does chance play in determining whether an action is considered morally right or wrong?
What is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
Which psychological phenomenon refers to the tendency of individuals to conform to the beliefs and behaviors of the group they belong to, even if they personally disagree?
What is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to overestimate the likelihood of negative events occurring?