Perception of disability is an important construct affecting not only the well-being of
individuals with disabilities, but also the moral compass of the society. Negative attitudes …

Psychologists have demonstrated the value of diversity–particularly diversity of viewpoints–
for enhancing creativity, discovery, and problem solving. But one key type of viewpoint …

What accounts for the prevalence of negative news content? One answer may lie in the
tendency for humans to react more strongly to negative than positive information.“Negativity …

Easy access to equipment, software, and platforms to create, distribute, and provide access
to fake news stories has exacerbated the problem of fake news, making for a large number …

Disputes between those holding differing political views are ubiquitous and deep-seated,
and they often follow common, recognizable lines. The supporters of tradition and stability …

Do clashes between ideologies reflect policy differences or something more fundamental?
The present research suggests they reflect core psychological differences such that liberals …

There has been deepening concern about political polarization in public attitudes toward the
scientific community. The “intrinsic thesis” attributes this polarization to psychological …

Where does morality come from? Why are moral judgments often so similar across cultures,
yet sometimes so variable? Is morality one thing, or many? Moral Foundations Theory (MFT) …

A meta-analysis by Jost, Glaser, Kruglanski, and Sulloway (2003) suggested that existential
needs to reduce threat were associated with political conservatism. Nevertheless, some …

Eyetracking research in psychology has grown exponentially over the past decades, as
equipment has become cheaper and easier to use. The surge in eyetracking research has …