What provides the best explanation for the causes of deviance

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Module 11 Discussion (Worth 30 points)

The purpose of this discussion is to evaluate concepts in social psychology that attempt to explain why people engage in deviant acts.

Learning Objectives 3d and 5c

*Please note:* This discussion forum is “post first.” In other words, you will not see the posts of your classmates until after you post. When you post, your classmates’ posts will be revealed so you can read them and compose your reply.

Step 1: Click on and view the following: The Psychology of Evil.

Step 2: Based on your readings, prior knowledge, and additional web research, compose a post that responds to the following:

What provides the best explanation for the causes of deviance (or what Dr. Zimbardo refers to as human evil)?

Is his suggestion based on the banality of heroism a realistic remedy for such deviance? Explain your rationale.

Step 3: Reply to at least *one* classmate’s post with a substantive reply. Integrate relevant content from the assigned readings into your reply.

Step 4: Review the grading rubric (opens in new tab), which explains the expectations for your post and reply.

Step 5: After the posts and replies are graded, please access your rubric and feedback. The steps to do so are explained here: http://mycoursessupport.spcollege.edu/discussion-rubrics (webpage, opens in new tab)