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Who Supports Rape Victims?

Does valuing your own physical beauty relate to victim blaming following sexual assault?

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Brexit and the Bias Blind Spot

When it comes to Brexit, motivated reasoning is high. It's as if people on all sides are blind to their own biases.

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The Media Impacts Others—Not Me!

Governments and industries take pains to persuadie us to act in a certain way. But what do we think about how much we actually are affected by media?

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Are Our Expectations Accurate?

Do we see in others what we see in ourselves?

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Delighting in the Downfall of Others

How do we delight in the misfortunes of others? Recent research in neuropsychology provides some answers.

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Beat the Coronavirus Blues with Gratitude

Gratitude helps in the toughest of times.

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The Case of the Rebellious Sheep

Can you become a "sheep" through rebellion? It's your life at risk—literally.

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Humour in Dark Times

Why Andrew Cuomo didn't shy away from a joke in such dark times.

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The Psychology of "All Lives Matter"

Why are some people so hostile towards the "Black Lives Matter" mantra?

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"I'm More Immune Than You Are!"

Unrealistic optimism might undermine health efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Bad News? Try Affirming Important Values

Bad news got you down? Perhaps affirming important values can help.

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Mitch McConnell's Moral Mandate

Are Republicans acting on a moral imperative in pushing through their Supreme Court nominee?

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Unpacking the Home-Field Advantage

How much of a difference does having fans in stadiums actually have on team performance?

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Dislike What I Like? You Are Not Objective

How naive realism can influence perceptions of art.

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If My Professor Hits on Me

When professors hit on students, what impact does this have on their self-confidence and academic interest?

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When Do Lives Not Matter?

Why is nationality such a key factor in the value of a human life?

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Pandemic Eating

Did lockdown cause us to eat more? If so, how can this be prevented?

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On God and Being American

Religious beliefs and nationalism are interchangeable in many ways.

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The Devil and Sex

Believing in evil religious beings can impact sexual attitudes.

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I Reveal Myself Better Than You!

Relationships necessitate sharing important values. Research reveals that people think their own personal revelations reveal more than their partner's revelations.

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