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Remembering History: The Personal Lens of Collective Events
How do we remember pivotal moments in history, and why do they feel so personal? By researching the psychology of memory, such as the phenomena of flashbulb and collective memories, we can better understand how cultural, emotional, and biological factors shape our recollections of the past.
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“Ballot Behavior: Politics & Psychology” – May 23, 2016
Psychology in Action is proud to announce our fifth annual interdisciplinary symposium, Monday, May 23rd, 2016, from 4 to 6pm in UCLA’s CNSI Auditorium. The discussion will focus on factors that influence voters’ beliefs and behavior. The event is completely FREE and open to the general public! We hope to see you there! During the first hour…
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Biased About Biases: The Origins and Growth of Human Conflict
People are increasingly capable of pursuing their disagreements with calm, rational discussion, civil debate, understanding, and efforts to reach acceptable compromises.
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Quick Tips for Becoming Poll-Literate
If you’re a political junkie like me, or just a casual election-follower, you’ve probably read a few polls that made your jaw drop. Here are some things a skeptical poll consumer should look for before letting their jaw fully drop. Selection Bias One of the first questions you should ask yourself when you read…