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Girls Are More Engaged When They’re ‘Doing Science’ Rather Than ‘Being Scientists’
A psychological study suggests a way to keep gender stereotypes from discouraging girls’ persistence in science activities.
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How Social-Class Norms Impact Disparities in Education and Work
The social-class disparities prevalent in US institutions of higher education and professional workplaces are influenced by many factors, including access to resources, individual differences in skill, and cultural barriers. In an article published in Current
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New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of research exploring predictors of hallucination proneness, psychopathy and persuasiveness, and decision tree learning as a method for examining marijuana outcomes.
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How Men Get Penalized for Straying from Masculine Norms
When women behave in ways that don’t fit their gender stereotype — for example, by being assertive — they are viewed as less likable and ultimately less hirable. Does that same hold true for men? Are
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Why Your Kid Should Be a Rebel
Most parents dread the day their child is labeled “rebellious.” But Francesca Gino, a professor at Harvard Business School, hopes to change this negative connotation. Rather than regard rebels as troublemakers or outcasts, Gino argues
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Can the Psychological Technique of ‘Pre-Conformity’ Help Change Our Harmful Behaviors?
Psychologists have found a simple trick to reduce meat consumption in restaurants. Tell a customer that other people are increasingly choosing the menu’s meatless options, and the customer becomes more likely to order a vegetarian
