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·February 24, 2021·5 min read

Changes in Writing Style Provide Clues to Group Identity

Study reveals that group normative behavior is reflected in a person's writing style. Researchers say people alter their writing style to impress their audience and this may be based on the group identity that is influencing them at the time. Read More

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·June 2, 2019·4 min read

Church, couch, couple: Social psychological connections between people and physical space

An ecological perspective reveals how design, use and personalization of environment are involved in social behavior, identity expression and emotional experiences. Read More

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·September 19, 2018·5 min read

The ‘Real You’ is a Myth

Researchers say we constantly create false memories to help us achieve the identity we want. Read More

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·September 20, 2017·3 min read

Guess Who? Facial Expressions Can Cause Confusion

University of Bristol researchers report expressive faces can cause identity confusion. Read More

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·April 21, 2017·3 min read

How Can We Know Other People’s “True Selves”?

Researchers find evidence of a strong link between morality and identity. Read More

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·August 17, 2015·4 min read

Moral Traits, Not Memory, Considered Core Component of Our Identity

For families of those with Alzheimer's disease, it's the changes in behavior and not loss of memory which makes those close say the patient isn't the same person any more. Read More