We Believe Information We Like: A New Take on Confirmation Bias
You’ve probably heard of confirmation bias before. It’s one of those technical psychology terms that made … (Full Post)
political psychology
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)
Fear Appeals: Persuade When They’re Afraid
There’s been a lot of talk about fear in the current election. In particular, many people[1] … (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)
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)