Category: Bias

Study suggests children who hold ‘benevolent’ sexist views are also likely to possess ‘hostile’ ones

From the New York University press release: Children who hold seemingly positive, “benevolent” views about women are also likely to hold negative ones, a team of psychology researchers has found…. Read more »

Study suggests strength of conviction won’t help to persuade when people disagree

From the University College London press release: If you disagree with someone, it might not make any difference how certain they say they are, as during disagreement your brain’s sensitivity… Read more »

Study suggests it’s important not to confuse luck with skill when rewarding performance

From the University of Technology Sydney press release: Managers and those who evaluate the performance of others, whether in the workplace or on the sporting field, are likely to be… Read more »

Study suggests thinking in a foreign language can reduce emotional biases

From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: Financial transactions between people who speak different native languages are more common than ever with more than one in five Americans speaking… Read more »

Study looks at how social networks shape political decision-making

From the University of Houston press release: It’s not just fake news. As social networks have become bigger players in shaping opinions about partisan elections, new research suggests that subtle… Read more »

Study suggests discrimination harms not just victim but victim’s partner as well

From the Michigan State University press release: Discrimination not only harms the health and well-being of the victim, but the victim’s romantic partner as well, indicates new research led by… Read more »

Study examines effect of looks on job applications

From theĀ American Psychological Association press release: While good-looking people are generally believed to receive more favorable treatment in the hiring process, when it comes to applying for less desirable jobs,… Read more »