Biological determinists argue that what you are born with is what you get. Sure, genetics don’t determine everything about your nature, but there is basically no escaping […]
In the discipline of social psychology, there is probably not a bigger, more influential name than Phillip Zimbardo. Zimbardo (who actually attended James Monroe High School in […]
From its inception, the field of psychology and almost all of its practitioners have focused on mental pathologies—that is, an individual’s psychological problems. For decades, many […]
How Reliable Are Your Memories? The Problem of False Memories We often think of our memories as fixed: memories remain concrete and unchanging, at least that’s […]
When (and when not to) Listen to Authority: Lessons from Milgram Most of us acknowledge the role of legitimate authority and authority figures. Society, put simply, […]
Following the Leader: What Would Psychology Say about the Primary Presidential Elections? Since mid-summer, Americans have been treated with a seemingly endless onslaught of political mudslinging […]
Human Mating Strategies Many individuals tend to think of dating and relationships as an “anything goes,” dog-eat-dog enterprise. Yet you may be surprised to learn that human […]