The Mere Exposure Effect
You have probably had the experience of hearing a new song and not caring for … (Full Post)
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Psychology of Opinions: How Other People’s Opinions Affect Our Own
Who are you rooting for in the presidential primaries these days? Maybe you’re on Team … (Full Post)
Emotions and the Psychology of Having Mixed Reactions
Quick! Is ice cream good or bad? Okay, I will grant you that that was … (Full Post)
Cognitive Dissonance: A Crash Course
Chances are good that you’re heard of cognitive dissonance theory, but how well do you know … (Full Post)
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)
How Many Arguments Are Enough to Be Persuasive?
Imagine two people try to convince you to buy their respective brands of kitchen products. … (Full Post)
The Psychology of Anti-Gay Prejudice: Part II
This post picks up on a recent post, The Psychology of Anti-Gay Prejudice: Part I. … (Full Post)
The Psychology of Anti-Gay Prejudice: Part I
(This is the first in a 2-part series. You can find Part II here.) Last … (Full Post)