Can People with Amnesia Form Sound Political Opinions?
Should people with amnesia vote? If someone can’t remember a candidate’s political positions, is that … (Full Post)
Month: September 2015
Search Engine Manipulation: How Tampering with Search Engines Could Swing an Election
The notion of “mass influence” is by no means new. Museums are filled with wartime … (Full Post)
The Psychology of Rumors: 6 Reasons Why Rumors Spread
In 1991, an elaborate rumor circled the African American community. The rumor was that a … (Full Post)
When A Brain Knows What Will Be Popular: Social Neuroscience and Predicting the World
There’s no doubt that neuroscience is a hot field. More and more, neuroscientists have turned … (Full Post)
Social Support and Responses to Stress: Tend and Befriend Theory
As you walk down the sidewalk, an enormous dog starts running at you. What’s your … (Full Post)