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May 22, 2021 · Whether science is "a particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability," "systematic...
- Tribal Cognition
- Liberal Bias
- Credulity in Organizations
Political tribal cognition mainly works in two ways. First, people selectively pursue information that supports their groups’ beliefs and avoid information that challenges their groups beliefs (e.g., by exposing themselves to a biased set of media outlets). And second, once people are exposed to information, they are highly credulous and accepting ...
Liberals are particularly prone to biases when evaluating information with significance to relatively lower status groups (e.g., women, ethnic and racial minorities). Liberals, on average, are more egalitarian than conservatives and have stronger desires to protect relatively low status groups. Consequently, they demonstrate biases againstany infor...
Over the past several years, most organizations have become increasingly politically leftwing. This is not a problem in principle, but the ideological homogeneity of such groups can create environments that encourage groupthink, foster systematic biases, and suppress dissent. Left unchecked, politically homogenous communities can become engines for...
Jul 22, 2024 · Psychology is more visible than ever, but are we prioritizing science or trends? Discover the importance of evidence-based practice and the risks of ignoring rigorous research.
On hot button topics such as climate change, vaccines, and genetically modified foods, science denial is rampant—and it crosses party and ideological lines.
The definition of psychology as the “scientific study of the behavior of individuals and their mental processes” (American Psychological Association 2016; Gerrig 2014, p. 2) means at least an inner-outer dichotomy.
Explain the limitations of common sense when it comes to achieving a detailed and accurate understanding of human behaviour. Give several examples of common sense or folk psychology that are incorrect. Define skepticism and its role in scientific psychology.
Jul 1, 2016 · A group of four prominent psychologists led by Daniel T. Gilbert of Harvard University claimed in Science that the 2015 Open Science Collaboration study was statistically flawed and did not...
