Category Archives: Social Psychology

The Happiness Disease

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Jenika

I bet you’ve had at least one friend or coworker who never stays at home when they’re sick. The kind who will sit next to you and cough, sneeze, and hack their way through meetings, while you and everyone around … Continue reading →

Ingroups, Identities, and In-Memoriams: Why We Must Remember Never To Forget

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Melanie Tannenbaum

People around the world are still figuring out the right way to react to the news of Osama Bin Laden’s death last night – May 1, 2011. This is not the only significant historical event to happen on May 1. … Continue reading →

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I Liked The Royal Wedding (And It’s OK If You Did Too)

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Melanie Tannenbaum

It’s official. As of Friday morning, England has a new future queen – Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Formerly known as Kate Middleton. In the weeks leading up to the Royal Wedding, there seemed to be a lot of … Continue reading →

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iPads vs. Adventures: Negative Stereotypes of Materialism

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Jenika

Suppose you’re sitting around one night and log in to Facebook. You scan through your friends’ status updates, and notice one person excitedly trumpeting the arrival of their new iPad 2, chattering about all the cool features. Maybe you’re not … Continue reading →

Posted in Consumer Psychology, Social Psychology | 4 Comments

Does your Wii know you’re lying?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Mike Braverman

Your mother always told you not to lie: it’s easier to tell the truth. She wasn’t pulling your leg: Duran, Dale, and McNamara (2010) recently showed that lying can physically pull you in two directions. And they did it with a … Continue reading →

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We won. They lost.

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Melanie Tannenbaum

Let’s start off this post with an exercise in imagination. Imagine that we happen to be big fans of the same team. First, imagine that our favorite team is the underdog in a major sports competition – say, the NCAA … Continue reading →

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Basketball: It’s A Pretty ‘Touchy’ Subject.

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Melanie Tannenbaum

Some basketball players really like touching their teammates. Of course, when I say ‘touch,’ I mean gestures like high fives and half hugs. No matter how macho they may seem, basketball players touch their teammates in all sorts of ways … Continue reading →

Posted in Sensation & Perception, Social Psychology | 2 Comments

March Madness: Priceless For Some, Overpriced For Others.

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Melanie Tannenbaum

When I was in college, I slept outside in a tent almost every night during the 2 coldest months of the year. OK, before you call me crazy, there’s more to the story. I actually did this for four years … Continue reading →

Posted in Consumer Psychology, Social Psychology | 6 Comments

Love, Hate… What’s the Difference?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Melanie Tannenbaum

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to take a quick look at one of the most fundamental human emotions — hate. Wait, that doesn’t seem right. Hate? On Valentine’s Day? Isn’t V-Day supposed to be about love, Hallmark, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cognitive Neuroscience, Social Psychology | 6 Comments

Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Try wearing red.

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Audrey Lustig

This time of year, both fans of Valentine’s Day and V-day haters are bound to have a few things on the brain. One major association we have with the holiday is love and attraction. Another big one is the color … Continue reading →

Posted in Sensation & Perception, Social Psychology | 7 Comments