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Cognitive and Motivation Style Differences Underlying Political Orientation
APS Fellow John Jost of New York University discusses cognitive and motivation style differences underlying political orientation. Just another example of how psychological science plays a role in our everyday lives, including politics. Want more
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Sneaky Stars and Stripes
Believe it or not, basking in the glow of the grand old flag may shift our political beliefs. A study in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science found that exposure to the American flag led
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Greased Palm Psychology: Collectivism and Bribery
Cultures that downplay self-determination and stress shared responsibility may serve as a catalyst for passing money under the table, a study suggests.
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Heartache or headache, pain process is similar, studies find
Los Angeles Times: The brain’s shared pain network illustrates the link between body and mind, and it may help explain how emotional ups or downs affect health too. Across cultures and language divides, people talk
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Foolish Familiarity
You’re running late to an important meeting; there’s a cab close by from a company you don’t know and a cab farther away from a company you know well, which one do you choose? The
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Study: Pitchers more likely to ‘bean’ batters in hot weather
USA Today: Researchers analyzed data from more than 57,000 Major League baseball games from 1952 through 2009 and found that pitchers whose teammates were hit by a pitch were more likely to nail an opposing
