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How Campaigns Use Psychology to Get Out the Vote
We’re one month away from the presidential election. The campaigns are in high gear, trying to get their messages out, and hoping that those messages will be enough to motivate voters to both go to the polls—and to vote in their favor. But just how solid are people’s political opinions at this point? Can anyone be swayed at this point by another debate, campaign ad, or stump speech talking point? And how do campaigns judge the mood of the electorate to better position their messages? Dr.
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Understanding How We Interpret and Share Misinformation
Research on misinformation has spiked since 2016, following events such as the 2016 U.S. Presidential election and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Political Tribes Are Predictable
With the US election imminent, we view who to vote for as one of the most important choices in our lives. But, writes John T. Jost, whether liberal or conservative, our political affinities as adults can be predicted from early childhood. American and global studies show that temperament and psychological traits such as threat sensitivity correlate with ideological divides. A mix of nature and nurture means our political beliefs are at least partly heritable – though not inevitable.
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Scientists Convene for Inaugural APS Global Psychological Science Summit
APS’s inaugural Global Summit paved the way for new collaborations in psychological research.
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Love the Uncertainty You’re With
Teaching: With help from lesson plans on reframing, students might find that uncertainty can have a surprising bright side.
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The No. 1 Most Critical Thing That Keeps Us Happier and Healthier—And 3 ‘Surprisingly Simple’ Ways to Get Started
When I’m sitting with a stressed-out patient in my office and I raise the importance of healthy relationships, they almost always intellectually understand. Of course they do! They’re brilliant! And they want to please me. They nod and smile. In reality, though, creating and maintaining healthy connections can be challenging. It takes time, energy, and work. ...
