Interesting applied social psych--Biden wins coin toss, allowing him to to choose either a) his podium position or b) closing statement order. He elects position shown below over having final word. Any thots regarding the rationale? politico.com/news/2024/06/2…

Mindful of this week's presidential debate, I summarize the psychological science of political persuasion, with 10 evidence-based principles...plus one important self-persuasion strategy for opening people to your perspective. community.macmillanlearning.com/t5/talk-psych-…

For memory researchers and psych instructors to enjoy:

A survey of 465 British performing arts venues found "364 (78%) of venues were equipped with a Hearing Loop" (hearing accessibility technology that broadcasts directly to hearing aids with the common telecoil, a magnetic sensor). In the U.S. it's lesser known, but now in many

As Pres. Biden and his family contemplate his election prospects, they might consider what social psychologists call “the false consensus effect”—the human tendency to misjudge support for our positions and inclinations by overestimating others’ agreement.

Out today by American Psychological Association APA Books, my new book, Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion. This book translates cutting-edge research on religious change to help people navigate the transition of walking away from their faith. amazon.com/Done-Flourish-…

How Pres. Biden's selective information exposure amplifies the false consensus effect he's seemingly experiencing (said with appreciation for his character, policies, and achievements): wapo.st/3WhUb4A

“STOP THE MIGRANT CRIME EPIDEMIC,” says the new 2024 GOP Platform—exploiting alarming anecdotes. The reality, from a Stanford research center: “The likelihood of an immigrant being incarcerated is 60 percent lower than of people born in the United States.” siepr.stanford.edu/news/mythical-…

My response to a Wash Post article on loud restaurants (their title). Have any of you also wished for quieter places (as I've fruitlessly recommended to some of my local establishments)?

Kind acts and sustainable behaviors are inherently moral. Could generous acts or recycling bottles or biking to work also serve a second purpose—by giving us an emotional lift? My synopsis of some new research: community.macmillanlearning.com/t5/talk-psych-…

So grateful to discuss humility on Hidden Brain. Episode is out now! hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-cu…

So do you agree with the NYT, WashPost, and WSJ on the possessive apostrophe (Harris's America)? Or with the Associated Press (Harris' America)? As one familiar with this Q, I vote with the AP: Myers' textbooks, not Myers's textbooks. What say you?

For colleague teachers. . . an idea for an early-term 5 minute video/animation advising students how to most effectively learn and remember: tinyurl.com/HowToRemember

A new essay explaining and illustrating a powerful and underappreciated influence on our personal and collective destinies. community.macmillanlearning.com/t5/talk-psych-…

I offer a cognitive science explanation of why people (mis)believe in a shoplifting epidemic (same explanation for perceived immigrant criminality): community.macmillanlearning.com/t5/talk-psych-…