In-Mind Blog
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16.09.2014 | Meaning Making
When having meaning in life helps – and why
This blog examines the search for meaning in life and gives an explanation for why people seek meaning. Briefly, modern life (relative to our hunter-gatherer past) places people in an... more -
30.08.2014 | Culture
Look at me! (Or don’t): Of society and showing off on Facebook
by: Robert ThomsonShameless self-promotion on Facebook. Love it or hate it, there’s always someone doing it. And many of us are guilty of it. But why do we do it? Comparing Facebook... more -
28.08.2014 | Solid Science
Can you replicate that?
by: Aaron MossThe two previous “Solid Science” posts for this blog have covered important changes taking place in experimental psychology. If you have not read them, I recommend you do (post1... more -
18.08.2014 | Meaning Making
Blame. What is it good for?
by: Andrew MonroeHumans blame, and perhaps only humans do, but what is blame for? Is blame about meting out retribution and revenge? Or is blame a tool for managing others’ behavior? I... more -
28.07.2014 | Violence & Aggression
Foul-weather friends: Social psychology and school aggression
by: Sian JonesOne classic study showed that when children intervene in bullying, it stopped within 10 seconds in 57% of episodes. This clearly speaks to the vital role bystanders play in helping... more -
14.07.2014 | Culture
Smile! And I tell you where you’re from
Although a popular belief (and a heartwarming children’s song) hold that we all laugh in the same language, recent research has found that people are remarkably adapt at detecting... more

