How The Stigma Against Obesity Harms People’s Health
If you’re one of the nearly 40 percent of Americans who are obese, you don’t need anyone to explain the… More
Stereotypes
Janet Shibley Hyde Sinks Stereotypes With Data
Through meta-analytic work, APS James McKeen Cattell Fellow Janet Shibley Hyde is toppling long-held assumptions about differences between men and women’s capabilities, attitudes, and emotions… More
American Immigrants and the Dilemma of ‘White-Sounding’ Names
“As a foreigner in the U.S., since the first day I arrived,” says Xian Zhao, “I have been constantly asking… More
Americans Can’t Escape Long-Disproven Body Stereotypes
Imagine preparing for a job interview or a promising first date. You probably consider your outfit and general grooming—a fresh… More
People Link Body Shapes With Personality Traits
Our first impressions of the personality traits of people we’ve just met may depend on their body shape… More
The Chronicles of a ‘Me-Searcher’
Sarah Gaither shares how her experiences as a biracial individual have informed her psychological research on identity.
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