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Psychology News Round-Up: ICYMI October 26, 2018

In the news this week, a look at machine intelligence making moral decisions. See what else you may have missed online.

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Psychology News Round-Up: ICYMI October 12, 2018

A new study suggests there is a financial cost to being kind . See what else you may have missed online.

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Psychology News Round-Up: ICYMI September 21, 2018

This week: deep dives on micro-cheating, personality types and the 'real you.' See what else you may have missed online.

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Psychology News Round-Up: ICYMI September 14, 2018

This week saw the passing of two greats in the field: John Darley and Walter Mischel. See what else you may have missed online.

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Psychology News Round-Up: ICYMI September 7, 2018

This week's round-up includes an op-ed on the power of colloboration and integrated thinking. See what else you may have missed online.

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Why Do Leftists Engage in Activism for Some Ethnic Groups But Not Others?

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Leftists’ solidarity with Palestinians is on the rise in the United States. Over the last two decades, support for Palestinians has nearly doubled among liberal Democrats. Some have even been willing to go to extreme means. In 2003, the American Rachel Corrie was killed by a bulldozer while fighting for Palestinian rights.

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Psychology News Round-Up: ICYMI August 3, 2018

This week's round-up features opposite-sex friendships, first impressions, freeloaders and infidelity. See what else you may have missed online.

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Psychology News Round-Up: ICYMI June 22, 2018

This week's roundup includes a link to the new blog roll. Check out what you may have missed online. Recently in the news, written a post, or have selections you'd like us to consider? Email us, use the hashtag #SPSPblog, or tweet us directly @spspnews.

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Why Is it So Stressful To Talk Politics with the Other Side?

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People disagree all the time, but not all disagreements lead to the same levels of stress.

Even though people can be passionate about their favorite sport teams, they can argue about which basketball team is the best without destroying friendships. In the workplace, co-workers can often dispute strategies and approaches without risking a long-term fallout.

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Psychology News Round-Up: ICYMI June 15, 2018

This week's roundup includes a link to twitter discussions on the Stanford Prison Experiment, op-eds and blog posts from members, and a variety of advice, based on recent studies, on dating, business, and willpower. Recently in the news, written a post, or have selections you'd like us to consider? Email us, use the hashtag #SPSPblog, or tweet us directly @spspnews.

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