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‘Situations Matter: Understanding How Context Transforms Your World,’ by Sam Sommers

Psychological Science in the News - The Washington Post
February 7, 2012

Member in the News - Samuel Sommers

Kate Winslet and Ryan Gosling have the stuff of heroes. How about the rest of us?

Psychological Science in the News - LA Times
August 24, 2011

Member in the News - Frank Farley

‘Situational’ Personality Traits: Why You Should Know Yours

Psychological Science in the News - The Huffington Post
May 13, 2011
Cites: Psychological Science
Member in the News - Wray Herbert, Lara Kammrath

Observer Article

Bad Apples or Bad Barrels? Zimbardo on ‘The Lucifer Effect’

By Eric Wargo
Observer Vol.19, No.8 August, 2006

It is rare when a social scientist actually embraces theologically loaded words like “good” or “evil.” Most prefer to speak in more muted terms of violence and aggression, or use ... More>

Observer Article

Can You Feel the Identity Shift?

By Eric Jaffe
Observer Vol.18, No.8 August, 2005

A few years ago, Claude Steele felt discriminated against in a way he will not soon forget. Having traveled to Silicon Valley to meet a friend working at a start-up ... More>