
Why Delays in Delivering Justice Lead to Harsher Sentencing
People want swift punishment and will even penalize perpetrators for delays outside their control
Hemant Kakkar is an associate professor of organizational behavior at the Indian School of Business. His research draws on social psychology and evolutionary theories of status and influence to examine judgments and behaviors of individuals and groups within social hierarchies. Credit: Nick Higgins
People want swift punishment and will even penalize perpetrators for delays outside their control
Highly assertive, confident individuals may foster a selfish culture that hurts productivity
Highly impulsive people who lean conservative are more likely to share false news stories. They have a desire to create chaos and won’t be deterred by fact-checkers
The phenomenon demonstrates the rise and fall of dominant leaders in turbulent times
A study shows the power of the “argument dilution effect”
Feelings of uncertainty and losing control bring a preference for “dominant” versus “prestige” leaders
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