Depersonalization and the Erosion of Individual Identity One of the central psychological processes observed in highly cohesive ideological environments is depersonalization, where individuals ...

The Royal Commission on COVID-19 has outlined more lessons on "making the best decisions in the worst of circumstances". The ...

A classic novel about freedom asks why modern societies promise liberty yet leave many people feeling constrained and powerless., Books, Times Now ...

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Working under various constraints and pressures, journalists often find themselves negotiating between personal convictions, ...

Researchers observed male zebra finches to see if they would follow the flock when building a nest, or stick to their own preferences. It may help us think about conformity in our own species, too.

While some individuals want to share their joy while unwrapping presents, people who hate opening gifts in front of other ...

Contrived dissent is better than nothing, especially if the contrivance itself is taken seriously. But the most valuable form of dissent is authentic, even stubborn and brave. There is no substitute ...

Using longitudinal data on more than 370 000 older Japanese adults, we found that living in constituencies represented by pro-tobacco legislators was associated with higher smoking prevalence. The ...

Social experiments have long been a fascinating lens through which we can observe human behavior in controlled settings. These experiments, often designed to test theories of psychology and sociology, ...

The fake Stranger Things "Conformity Gate" theory allegedly crashed Netflix. The bogus theory that a secret episode of Stranger Things awaited on Wednesday evening for the most intrepid of ...