
Rethinking the Infamous Stanford Prison Experiment
Newly revealed evidence suggests that putting people into positions of absolute control over others doesn’t necessarily lead to cruelty by itself
S. Alexander Haslam is a professor of social and organizational psychology and Australian Laureate Fellow at the University of Queensland.
Newly revealed evidence suggests that putting people into positions of absolute control over others doesn’t necessarily lead to cruelty by itself
Behind his unforeseen success in the 2016 election was a masterful use of group psychology principles
Research in social psychology suggests that the answer is probably yes
The president-elect won the election by artfully shaping and responding to his supporters’ views
The psychology of group dynamics goes a long way toward explaining what drives ordinary people toward radicalism
Personal experiences and character traits alone may not be enough to produce a prodigy. It takes a village
Your book club, card game or yoga class could be the key to lifting depression
More than an expression of individuality, creativity takes shape in a social context
Heads of state, chief executives and other leaders are not born with the power to inspire. They manufacture this magic dust in partnership with their followers
Fifty years after Stanley Milgram conducted his series of stunning experiments, psychologists are revisiting his findings on the nature of obedience
Why some office spaces alienate workers, whereas others make them happier and more efficient
Membership in lots of groups—at home, work, the gym—makes us healthier and more resilient. Here's how—and why
People's performance on intellectual and athletic tasks is shaped by awareness of stereotypes about the groups to which they belong. New research explains why— and how we can break free from the expectations of others...
Recent research in psychology points to secrets of effective leadership that radically challenge conventional wisdom
Recent research in psychology points to secrets of effective leadership that radically challenge conventional wisdom
Research explores when we can make a vital decision quickly and when we need to proceed more deliberately
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