Tag: scapegoat theory
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Witch Trials Through the Lens of Social Psychology: An analysis
Witch trials, such as the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692, offer a rich historical case study for understanding the complex interplay of social psychological phenomena, including fear, conformity, scapegoating, mass hysteria, and the ostracization of the “other.” By analyzing these events through the lens of social psychology, we can gain insights into the mechanisms…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 