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·September 5, 2020·6 min read

Psychologist Identifies Seven Factors That Contribute to American Racism

Researchers contend racism is a deeply American problem and identify seven factors that contribute to racism in the U.S today. Of the seven factors, the most insidious, researchers say, is passivism, which includes apathy towards systems of racial advantage or denial that those systems exist. Read More

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·June 15, 2020·4 min read

New study reveals racial disparities in fear of police brutality

A new study reveals blacks are five times more likely, and Latinos four times more likely, to fear police brutality than whites. The fear of experiencing police brutality by minorities also exacts an emotional toll that is pervasive, yet largely hidden from view. The emotional burden leads to an increase in psychological and physical health consequences, as well as behavioral changes. Read More

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·February 24, 2020·5 min read

Research finds support for ‘Trump effect’

Inflammatory speeches about racial issues from political elites embolden some members of the public to express their own prejudices. Read More

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·August 5, 2019·2 min read

Statement of APA President in Response to Mass Shootings in Texas and Ohio

"Routinely blaming mass shootings on mental illness is unfounded and stigmatizing. Research has shown that only a very small percentage of violent acts are committed by people who are diagnosed with, or in treatment for, mental illness." Read More

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·July 27, 2019·5 min read

The politics of fear: How it manipulates us to tribalism

Using fear as a political platform has created a resurgence in feelings of tribalism. The utilization of fear as a political tool is uninformed, illogical and can result in increased social violence. A new study looks at the impact of the politics of fear on tribalism. Read More

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·March 6, 2019·5 min read

Looks Matter When It Comes to Success in STEM, Study Shows

Researchers look into how racially stereotypical appearances and prejudice affect outcomes for students in STEM fields. Read More

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·April 14, 2017·6 min read

Infants Show Racial Bias toward Members of Own Race and against Those of Other Races

Researchers report infants show racial bias in favor of members of their own race as early as 6 months old. Read More

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·March 18, 2017·4 min read

People See Black Men as Larger, More Threatening Than Same-Sized White Men

A new study reports people perceive black men as bigger and more of a threat than white men of similar size. Researchers believe the findings may help explain why black men are more likely to be shot by police. Read More