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·February 20, 2018·5 min read

How Political Parties Influence Our Belief, and What We Can Do About It

Valuing our identity over our accuracy leads us to accept incorrect information that aligns with the beliefs of the political party we support, researchers report.

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Featured Psychology

·June 7, 2015·3 min read

When Good People Behave Badly

A new study addresses why sometimes good people make unethical choices.

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·January 15, 2016·2 min read

Lapses in Self-Control Can Establish a Perception of Power

Researchers report a lack of self control can establish a perception of power.

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·September 13, 2018·6 min read

Corruption is Hard to Hide if You’re a Politician Whose Face is Wide

According to researchers, people are able to judge whether a politician has been convicted of corruption just by looking at their faces.

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·March 1, 2017·5 min read

The Power of Perception: How Information Sources Affect Voters

People's opinions of political figures influence how plausible they believe the information they provide to be, even when the information is incorrect, a new study reports.

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·January 4, 2021·5 min read

Traditional Stereotypes About Masculinity May Help Explain Support for Trump

Men and women who endorsed hegemonic masculinity were more likely to vote for, and have positive opinions of Trump.

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·March 2, 2020·3 min read

On eve of Super Tuesday, study sheds light on how people make choices

When those around you are indecisive, it can have a big influence on your own choices.

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·June 11, 2018·3 min read

Psychologists Asked Americans “What Does God Look Like?”

According to researchers, people perceptions on God depends upon their political stances and own demographic characteristics. Psychologist say liberal Christians tend to imaging God as looking more feminine and younger than conservatives, who see God as more Caucasian and powerful.

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Featured Neuroscience

·July 2, 2014·3 min read

Cal BRAIN Kickstarts California Efforts to Map the Brain

California governor allocates an initial grant of $2 million to the Cal-BRAIN initiative to help map the brain.

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·March 24, 2023·4 min read

AI’s Powers of Political Persuasion

AI-generated arguments about controversial, hot-button political topics can change people's positions on issues.

Featured Psychology

·November 1, 2016·3 min read

How Ballot Design Impacts Voter Behavior

Researchers report the design of voting interfaces can have a significant impact on voter behavior.

Featured Psychology

·April 15, 2018·4 min read

2016 Election Triggered OCD-Like Symptoms in Some Individuals

A new study reveals the 2016 may have triggered OCD-like symptoms in some people. Researchers report some people are having politically focused intrusive thoughts and associated ritualistic behaviors due to political stressors.

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politics

How Political Parties Influence Our Belief, and What We Can Do About It

The Power of Perception: How Information Sources Affect Voters

Traditional Stereotypes About Masculinity May Help Explain Support for Trump

On eve of Super Tuesday, study sheds light on how people make choices

Psychologists Asked Americans “What Does God Look Like?”

Cal BRAIN Kickstarts California Efforts to Map the Brain

AI’s Powers of Political Persuasion

How Ballot Design Impacts Voter Behavior

2016 Election Triggered OCD-Like Symptoms in Some Individuals

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