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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring the dynamics of iconic memory, linguistic cues and policy support, and antisocial punishment of cooperators.
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To Reduce Sexual Misconduct, Help People Understand How Their Advances Might Be Received
The revelations of the #MeToo movement seem to have caught many men by surprise. Comedian Aziz Ansari was “surprised and concerned,” believing his encounter with a woman to be “by all indications completely consensual.” Well-known
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How Exactly Does Autism Muddy Communication?
The quirks in Ramsey Brewer’s conversation are subtle. The 17-year-old repeats himself from time to time and makes small mistakes in the words he uses. For instance, he says he and his best friend look
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People Use Emotion to Persuade, Even When It Could Backfire
People tend toward appeals that aren’t simply more positive or negative but are infused with emotionality, even when they’re trying to sway an audience that may not be receptive to such language.
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Why admitting a weakness makes people like you more
Your main task this afternoon is to interview the last two candidates for the position of manager on your team. At the close of the second interview you realize both candidates have the same relevant
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How to Win Your Opponent’s Respect? Talk, Don’t Type
Social media has made it easier than ever to find people with whom we disagree. And if there ever was the perfect kindling to add to the fire that is toxic online comment threads, it
