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New Research in Psychological Science
A sample of research on moral obligations and family, how people view God in times of conflict, and sex differences in perceptions of sexual interest.
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I Trust You to Disagree: Caring May Signal Integrity Across Political Lines
We may perceive those we can trust to disagree with us as having greater integrity than “fence-sitters” who have no strong feelings either way.
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring genetic variation and social-rejection sensitivity, judging impurity versus harm, and contextual fear learning.
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Moral Outrage Can Backfire When It Goes Viral
Moral outrage feels good. If you see a social media post that you view as racist, sexist, or otherwise offensive, a stinging reply can be an irresistible temptation. But if too many people take the
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People Aren’t As Morally Superior As They Think They Are
It’s a famous thought experiment, popular at a certain kind of dinner party: “The Trolley Problem.” Let’s say you were given the job of operating the lever to a pair of train tracks on which
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring the time course of memory processes, young children’s judgment of free-riders, and links between economic downturns and race-related attitudes.