Saying What You Don’t Believe: A Case of Cognitive Dissonance
Guest Post by Rachel Castle It is not unusual for a person to say or … (Full Post)
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The Key to Successful Persuasion: How to Not Be Like Flo from Progressive
Guest Post by Katie Kuzmishin There you are: sitting in your living room watching your … (Full Post)
Effective Influence with the “Foot-in-the-Door” Technique
Guest Post by Zachary Mastrich Have you ever bought something and then later wondered why … (Full Post)
Attitudes Exposed: How Repeated Exposure Leads to Attraction
Guest Post by Kerry O’Connor Have you ever heard a song on the radio for … (Full Post)
Using Psychology to Convince Your Parents to Get a Puppy
Guest Post by Stephenie Little Did you ever try to convince your parents to let … (Full Post)
“Who Should I Vote For?”: How Soon People Decide in Elections
The U.S. is in the midst of its every-four-years tradition of hosting a long, drawn … (Full Post)
The Power of Certainty: When People are Sure of Their Opinions
Are you sure about that? How can you be so certain? Today, I’m defending my … (Full Post)
The Power of Moral Opinions
If you didn’t notice, the presidential primaries are in full swing. Daily, we’re seeing news … (Full Post)
Tylenol: More Than Just a Pain Killer
A recent study on the psychological effects of acetaminophen (or paracetmol)–the active ingredient in Tylenol–has … (Full Post)
When “Being an American” Means “Being White”
Have you ever considered what it means to be American? The concept of “America” might … (Full Post)