Jul 21, 2017
Psychology News Round-Up: ICYMI July 21, 2017
Each week, we recap featured posts from Character & Context and other blogs around the cyberspace, plus news stories and tweets worth a look. If you have an item you'd like us to consider, use the hashtag #SPSPblog or tweet us directly @spspnews.
On the Blogs
The Paradox of Helping: Endorsing for Others What We Oppose for Ourselves via Character & Context
In this excerpt, Juliana Schroeder asks why do recipients prefer agentic aid but donors prefer paternalistic aid?
Does Empathy and Warmth Make a Physician Seem More Competent? via Scientific American Observations
Gordon Kraft-Todd covers his recently published research on doctor behavior and patient perception.
Using Ourselves to Understand Others via Cambridge Core Blog
Adam Gerace writes on recently published research about perceptions and perspectives.
When Is Speech Violence? via NYT Gray Matter
Lisa Feldman Barrett writes on the physcial and nuerological effects of words, stress, and violence.
Why It's a Bad Idea to Tell Students Words Are Violence via The Atlantic
Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff respond to Lisa Feldman Barrett's New York Times essay.
Some Countries Like 'Nudges' More Than Others via Bloomberg
Cass Sunstein writes on research showing Americans and conservatives can be less open to cues to change behavior.
Most Republicans Still Say They Support Trump. Who’s Most Likely to Break Ranks and Speak Out Against Him? via The Monkey Cage
Dominic Packer and Michael Wohl look into the social psychology of group loyalty.
In SPSP's News Center
Is a Biological Driver Behind the Need for Self-Fulfillment? via Arizona State University
New study asks what it means for humans to realize their full potential; oftentimes it can be tied to passing genes to the next generation
In the News
Why is everyone an introvert? via HuffPost Australia
What’s behind self-righteous attitudes? via Psychology Today
Research says there are ways to reduce racial bias. Calling people racist isn’t one of them. via Vox
Non-White or female bosses who push diversity are judged negatively by their peers and managers via BPS Digest
Wonder why those happy memories fade? You're programmed that way via Medical Express
Emojis are symbolic expression, the key to our hearts via The National
Why Whites and Asians have different views on personal success via The Atlantic
On Twitter
Do you have a rich or poor face? Researchers say social class reflected in your features.https://t.co/dWEdDLFfI5 @SPSPnews #psycholo… pic.twitter.com/1fdazV3Yfn
— GinaPerry (@GinaPerry) July 16, 2017
The esteemed @RobertCialdini is presenting the TOPSS Lee Gurel Lecture @APAconvention. Check out this video https://t.co/ou8FmspBeH pic.twitter.com/5gGfTxfbXt
— APA Education (@APAEducation) July 18, 2017
Type I and Type II errors made easy pic.twitter.com/eGHPRy6VQD
— SteveStewartWilliams (@SteveStuWill) July 19, 2017
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