Daisy Grewal holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Ph.D. in social psychology from Yale University. She is a research scientist on the people analytics team at Intuit in Mountain View, Calif.
The Best Way to Boost Workers’ Mental Health Is to Give Them Good Managers
To improve workers’ health, research shows, companies need to support “transformational” leaders and weed out “destructive” actors, not just tout wellness programs
Picturing God as a White Man Is Linked to Racial Stereotypes about Leaders
Pervasive racial images associated with the Almighty shape who people see as worthy of being in charge
Americans Are Fast to Judge Social Class
Judgments about the way people talk happen quickly and affect hiring decisions
Rising Ethnic Diversity Increases Whites’ Fears
But the effect depends on context
Men Who Advocate for Others in the Workplace Face Backlash
Study shows a cost for males who defy gender stereotypes
Do Trump Tweets Spur Hate Crimes?
Study makes strong case that president’s Twitter activity encourages anti-Muslim crimes
Who Speaks Up in the Face of Uncivil Behavior?
Psychologists develop a theory of who stands up, and who lets it pass
The Secret to a Better Night's Sleep: A Sense of Purpose?
Intriguing new research suggests a positive sleep role for a meaningful life
Wealthy People Give to Charity for Different Reasons Than the Rest of Us
Charitable appeals work best when tailored to how people see themselves
The "Bad Is Black" Effect
Research finds darker skin is associated with perceptions of evil
Does Diversity Create Distrust?
Doubts about a Harvard professor’s landmark finding
Can a "Triple Package" of Personality Traits Explain Success?
The “tiger mother” thesis is refuted by science
Does Financial Insecurity Lead to More Physical Pain?
Growing evidence suggests a link
Which Leads to Greater Political Power: Virtue or Vice?
An analysis of politicians suggests limits to unkindness
The Creativity Bias against Women
Research shows that females are perceived as less “creative” in many contexts
Are Girls Bad at Chess?
Of course not — but stereotypes can have a real effect on performance.
A Happy Life May Not Be a Meaningful Life
Tasks that seem mundane, or even difficult, can bring a sense of meaning over time
Confident Multitaskers Are the Most Dangerous behind the Wheel
The dangerous psychology of texting while driving
Psychology Uncovers Sex Appeal of Dark Personalities
Why are narcissists more physically attractive?
Understanding the Psychology of the American Idea of Choice
Thinking about options decreases support for equality and reduces empathy
When Nice Guys Finish First
Pleasant people enjoy many advantages in life and, with some effort, can even make it to the top
How Critical Thinkers Lose Their Faith in God
Faith and intuition are intimately related
Quiz: How Nice Are You?
Answer these 10 simple questions to find out if you benefit from being highly agreeable
How Critical Thinkers Lose Their Faith in God
Religious belief drops when analytical thinking rises