PSYCHOLOGY OF EVIL

Psychology of Evil
Name
Institution
Abstract
There are different ways of analyzing evil. Many people have been debating whether everyone has been born with elements of evil or whether they are characters that are developed through the time. In a society, various setups have been put to ensure that everyone conforms to the rules of a peaceful setup. Conforming to these rules is sometimes seem to be good acts.
On the other hand, failing to comply with these rules is sometimes seen as an act of evil. Whether people decide to apply their consent to determine their actions or complying with the rules that have been made by the society depends on an individual decision. At the same time, being exposed to the environment can determine the actions of someone.it can determine whether one decides to be evil or good. This paper analyses the root of evil and elements in a society such as conformity obedience and adherence to the rule.
Keywords: conformity, evil, psychology of evil, obedience, evil experiments, Milgram’s and Stanford prison experiments.

I. INTRODUCTION:
There are many ways of defining evil. Some see it as the failure to adhere to the conformities in the society. As well, various psychologists believe that exposure to the environment is the main reason for evil.
II. How conformity, compliance and obedience apply to the real-life events
The society has various ways of conforming to the demands of the non-evil aspect of the people. This part shows the way these elements form part of the human existence (Zimbardo, 2004).

III. Comparison between the Social Influence Concepts: Conformity, Compliance and Obedience
These three elements have differences when it comes to their social influence. In the workplaces, there are different ways that these elements affect the lives of the people.
IV. benefits of conforming, complying and obeying the law
There are various reasons why people are to adhere to the code within the society (Bernstein, 2002). The social influence also forms part of the adherence and the nature of humankind.
V. The consequences of conformity, compliance and obedience about the Milgram’s experiment and the Stanford prison experiment
These are the experiments that show the effects that the social influence has on the behavior and character of the people.
Vii. Real World Application of the Social Influence in the Lives of the People:
– There are several cases where the people have changed their attitudes and things that they believe in because they have been exposed to the different social settings.
viii. Theories of violence:
– Violence can be attributed to many issues. Some of them are attributed to the social influence, and others are developed.
IX CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, the human behavior can change from being kind to evil hen exposed to various circumstances.

References
Bernstein, R. J. (2002). Radical evil: A philosophical interrogation.
Zimbardo, P. G. (2004). A situationist perspective on the psychology of evil: Understanding how good people are transformed into perpetrators. The social psychology of good and evil, 21-50.