Rationalizing Abuse

The video discusses the psychology behind human rights abusers, focusing on how perpetrators justify and rationalize their actions. It highlights the importance of understanding these psychological processes for effective policy-making. The Abu Ghraib scandal is used as a case study to illustrate these concepts. The video concludes with a discussion on the challenges of creating policies that are perceived as legitimate and backed by credible consequences.

In what ways do individuals involved in scandals like Abu Ghraib justify their actions?

What challenges do policymakers face when addressing the rationalizations of human rights abusers?