Stories by Piercarlo Valdesolo

Piercarlo Valdesolo is Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College, and co-author of the book Out of Character. Follow Piercarlo Valdesolo on Twitter @pvaldesolo

Policy
The Danger of Judging Scientists by What They Discover
Researchers follow the truth where it leads them, but study shows the personal costs
September 18, 2018 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Behavior
How Fathers Can Change What It Means to Be a Man
There are strong negative stereotypes about males—but how we see dads could change that
June 12, 2018 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Behavior
The Secret to a Successful Thanksgiving: Free Will
Psychologists examine where gratitude comes from
November 23, 2017 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Behavior
How Awe Shapes Views of Science
That feeling when we experience something bigger than us — and how it changes our thinking
January 3, 2017 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Behavior
Probing the Moist Crevices of Word Aversion
Why do some words make people uncomfortable?
August 23, 2016 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Behavior
Is Swearing a Sign of a Limited Vocabulary?
New research challenges the idea that vulgar words are a sign of failure
April 5, 2016 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
How Do We Fix the Liberal Slant in Social Psychology?
Not by adding more conservative voices, but by subtracting out bias
September 4, 2015 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
Fixing the Problem of Liberal Bias in Social Psychology
We should seek to reduce bias, not balance it out
May 5, 2015 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
Trust in Science Reduces Concerns about Climate Change
Surprising psychology poses an obstacle on thoughts about global warming
September 23, 2014 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
An Unusual Cure for Not Enough Sleep
Sleep deprived people are told they got a good night’s sleep — and then perform as if they did
August 12, 2014 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
Scientists Find One Source of Prayer’s Power
Communing with a higher power increases self-control
December 24, 2013 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
The Psychological Power of Satan
How a belief in “pure evil” shapes people’s thinking
October 29, 2013 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
Just Thinking about Science Triggers Moral Behavior
Psychologists find deep connection between scientific method and morality
August 27, 2013 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
Smile: You Are About to Lose
A surprising clue to who will win a fight
June 4, 2013 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
Psychologists Uncover Hidden Signals of Trust—Using a Robot
What body language indicates "trustworthy"?
January 8, 2013 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
What Internet Habits Say about Mental Health
Researchers find clues to depression in what people do online
August 14, 2012 — Adrian F. Ward and Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
What a Yawn Says about Your Relationship
Yawning is more contagious among people who are emotionally close
January 31, 2012 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
How Our Brains Turn Women Into Objects
There is, it turns out, more than one kind of "objectification"
October 11, 2011 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
Bet on the Losing Team
Why would the team that's down at the half be more likely to win the game?
June 28, 2011 — Piercarlo Valdesolo

Mind & Brain
A Scientific Dating Insight: Create Uncertainty
The aphrodisiac effect of not knowing how much they like you
February 8, 2011 — Piercarlo Valdesolo