It seems that the divide between conservatives and liberals grows sharper every day, especially during election season. But what is the source of this bitter partisanship? Research by Jonathan Haidt and Jesse Graham may begin to provide an answer. Their research suggests that people of different political affiliations are not merely divided over the specific …
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Decision Making: Biology, Free-Will and Accountability
The concept of decision making, has been a central focus of intellectual pursuit since the dawn of man. Previously a philosophical and theological discussion, in recent years this task has been taken up by neuroscientists and biological psychologists. This blog entry will consist of two sections. The first is a brief overview of some of …
Agency in Psychology: A Case for Self-Determinism
I know that the primary purpose of this blog is to communicate current psychological research to anyone inside or outside the world of psychology. However, I feel that the topic of agency is critical to constrain our interpretations of psychological research and thus is crucial for all of us to ponder. As such, I chose …
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