Renewing the New Normal
APS Fellow Betsy Levy Paluck demonstrates how the influential power of social norms can be channeled toward the greater good. More
APS Fellow Betsy Levy Paluck demonstrates how the influential power of social norms can be channeled toward the greater good. More
A sample of research exploring creativity during mind wandering, object representation in infants’ working memory, and factors that influence cultural adaptation. More
A psychological study suggests a way to keep gender stereotypes from discouraging girls’ persistence in science activities. More
The social-class disparities prevalent in US institutions of higher education and professional workplaces are influenced by many factors, including access to resources, individual differences in skill, and cultural barriers. In an article published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, Nicole Stephens and Andrea Dittmann of Northwestern University and Sarah Townsend More
A sample of research exploring predictors of hallucination proneness, psychopathy and persuasiveness, and decision tree learning as a method for examining marijuana outcomes. More
When women behave in ways that don’t fit their gender stereotype — for example, by being assertive — they are viewed as less likable and ultimately less hirable. Does that same hold true for men? Are they similarly penalized for straying from the strong masculine stereotype? The short answer is yes. More