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The Psychology of Live Theatre: Can Seeing Theatre Increase Empathy?

Measuring the benefits of going to the theatre.

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When Congress Speaks (and Posts and Tweets)

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Political ideology affects the language that we—and they—use.

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The Allure of Perfection

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Why is perfect SO much better than very, very good?

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Group Favors Can Lower Gratitude

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People may feel less grateful when they are helped as a part of a group, compared to when they are the only ones helped.

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This Is Why Longstanding Rituals Block Diversity and Inclusion Goals

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Alterations to rituals and traditions trigger moral outrage.

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Sometimes, the People Who Seem Safest Actually Pose the Biggest Risk. Why?

We trust fellow members of our groups, even when we probably shouldn’t.

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How Feeling Understood Can Help Us Trust People with Whom We Disagree

In a world of growing political, economic, and ethnic tension, feeling understood by the members of groups to which we don’t belong may be the key to a way forward.

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Who Do Multiracial People Consider Part of their Racial Ingroup?

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Multiracial people’s racial ingroups include more people than just those with whom they share their multiple racial identities.

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People Want Groups to be Just the Right Size

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When we think about the size of collaborative groups, we’re a bit like Goldilocks.

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Advice for Grad School Collaborators

Research collaborations offer many advantages. But it's not always obvious how to get one started.

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