Social Orientations on Torture and the Death Penalty

by Jessica Garafalo
This research investigates what, if any, moral disengagement factors influence an individual’s support of the use of torture and the death penalty. The methods used were Perspective-Taking Scale and Empathetic Concern of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, Social Dominance Orientation Scale, and seven original vignettes to measure what scenarios people would justify the use of torture and the death penalty. The results show that empathy and support for torture and the death penalty are statistically significant.
Major: 
Psychology and Criminology
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Alicia Drais- Parrillo
Poster Number: 
15776