How Violent Are You? | Horizon
What makes ordinary people commit extreme acts of violence? Michael Portillo investigates the dark side of human nature and discovers what it is like to inflict pain.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 58'18''
- Broadcast year: 2009
Curriculum Connection
- Psychology | Cognitive Psychology | How the mind works and processes information
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: Horizon
- Series: 2008-2009
- Episode: How Violent Are You?
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