American Values and Changing Opinions on the Muslim Ban
It’s not very often that public opinion quickly shows noticeable change. Although people’s opinions can … (Full Post)
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Indifference to Tragedy in the Age of Constant Coverage
Watching the news can be depressing. Sure, there are plenty of wonderful things in the … (Full Post)
Are You Persuasive Over Email? (No.)
Last year, I wrote about some fun research showing that people are more persuasive than they … (Full Post)
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)
The Psychology of Christmas Music and Holiday Scents
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”…or so you’d be told (aka sung at) … (Full Post)
Belief Perseverance: Holding Onto Discredited Beliefs
As with most things about this 2016 election, something got me thinking about social psychology. … (Full Post)
Be Skeptical…Unless They’re On Our Side
Did you hear? We’re in the midst of a war against the “liberal media.” These … (Full Post)