A segment of the American population has long embraced conspiratorial thinking. False beliefs about moon landings or space aliens may seem…
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The present article reviews a growing body of research on receptiveness to opposing views—the willingness to access, consider, and evaluate…
As consequential negotiations pervade both our personal and professional relationships, it is important to understand the common…
The ability to exercise leadership effectively requires skills and capacities that must be developed; they are not innate. Leadership is…
Escalation of commitment—the tendency to remain committed to a course of action, often despite negative prospects—is common. Why does it…
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The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness…
We review research on “attitude conflict” —- competitive disagreement with regard to beliefs, values, and preferences, characterized by…