Be a People ExpertAre You Persuasive Over Email? (No.)Last year, I wrote about some fun research showing that people are more persuasive than they give themselves credit for. In a series of…Mar 21, 2017Mar 21, 2017
Be a People ExpertBelief Perseverance: Holding Onto Discredited BeliefsAs with most things about this 2016 election, something got me thinking about social psychology. Just 11 days before the election, the FBI…Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016
Be a People Expert“Who Should I Vote For?”: How Soon People Decide in ElectionsThe U.S. is in the midst of its every-four-years tradition of hosting a long, drawn out election for the next president. Opinions harden…Sep 20, 2016Sep 20, 2016
Be a People ExpertLaptops in the Classroom: Do They Help or Hinder Learning?The scent of a new school year is in the air. Freshmen are arriving on campus, activity fairs are popping up, and professors are…Aug 23, 2016Aug 23, 2016
Be a People ExpertColor Psychology (and the Importance of Context)You don’t have to look long before you find a book or website touting the wonders of color psychology. Most of the time, these sites just…Jun 28, 2016Jun 28, 2016
Be a People ExpertTaking Pictures Increases Enjoyment and Enhances ExperiencesPhotography has always been a fun hobby of mine. Ever since stepping into the darkroom for my 9th grade photography class and feeling the…Jun 21, 20161Jun 21, 20161
Be a People ExpertThe Power of Moral OpinionsIf you didn’t notice, the presidential primaries are in full swing. Daily, we’re seeing news about Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and…Jun 7, 20161Jun 7, 20161
Be a People ExpertTylenol: More Than Just a Pain KillerA recent study on the psychological effects of acetaminophen (or paracetmol)–the active ingredient in Tylenol–has been making headlines…May 24, 2016May 24, 2016
Be a People ExpertWhen “Being an American” Means “Being White”Have you ever considered what it means to be American? The concept of “America” might seem concrete, but people clearly have their own…May 10, 2016May 10, 2016
Be a People ExpertGender and Empathy (and Charity)In general, I don’t put a lot of stock into the claims of “innate” gender differences in psychology. In her excellent book, Delusions of…Apr 26, 2016Apr 26, 2016
