In-Mind Blog
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28.03.2014 | Political Psychology
Bleeding-heart liberals and hard-hearted conservatives: Political dehumanization in the United States
by: Jarret CrawfordMy previous blog post covered new research showing that liberals and conservatives are prejudiced against one another to an equal degree. In this post, I will review evidence that liberals’... more -
24.03.2014 | Culture
Why Madonna was right: Music really does make the people come together
In August 2000, global superstar Madonna released the single “Music” from her soon to be hit album. Other than the brilliant lyrics “Do you like to Boogie woogie”, you might... more -
21.03.2014 | Social Influence & Negotiations
Is banning bossy enough to enact real social change? Celebrity activism and the “Ban Bossy” campaign
by: Jessica TomoryRecently celebrity activists such as Beyoncé, Jennifer Garner, and Sheryl Sandberg have thrown their weight behind a campaign to ban the term “bossy” to describe women (banbossy.com, #banbossy). The goal... more -
14.03.2014 | Happiness & Well-being
Variety and motivation: The crux to lasting happiness
by: Alina FeinholdtMost people seek lasting happiness but only a few are aware of the fact that false expectations and a tedious lifestyle can speed up the disappearance of happiness. In this... more -
10.03.2014 | Political Psychology
Being rational and emotional are not (necessarily) contradictions
by: Mark BrandtIn the first part of this three part series, my colleague Ellie Shockley described how rational thinking may drive political attitudes and voting behavior. In the second part of... more -
07.03.2014 | Meaning Making
CEO’s, morality, and minds: How good and bad guide our perceptions of others
by: Andrew MonroeMorality colors the way we view the world, but how it influences our judgments of others is a controversial debate. One popular view is that morality biases people’s perceptions of... more

