The Five Percent

Psychology

Are Psychologists Too Politically Close-Minded Today?

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on October 30, 2020

A study suggests that combinations of both liberal and conservative values may serve psychology and America best.

A study suggests that combinations of both liberal and conservative values may serve psychology and America best.

Anxiety

High Anxiety: You Win!

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on May 14, 2020

How to navigate your way through anxiety and conflict in close quarters.

How to navigate your way through anxiety and conflict in close quarters.

Career

Searching for Senator Smith

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on July 31, 2018

The moral of this story has never been more urgent in our country.

The moral of this story has never been more urgent in our country.

Teamwork

The Science of Teamwork

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on June 14, 2018

What can teams do to avoid catastrophe and learn to thrive? Here are 5 top insights from research.

What can teams do to avoid catastrophe and learn to thrive? Here are 5 top insights from research.

Relationships

The Science of Sustaining Peace

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on February 13, 2018

The scientific evidence suggests that living in peace is both possible and replicable.

The scientific evidence suggests that living in peace is both possible and replicable.

Media

Tired of Feeling Divided?

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on November 9, 2017

If you are tired of the dysfunction shackling our country and interested in promoting reasonable conversations with citizens from the other side, here are a few pointers.

If you are tired of the dysfunction shackling our country and interested in promoting reasonable conversations with citizens from the other side, here are a few pointers.

Sex

A 10-point strategy for responding to sexual harassment

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on October 12, 2017

How can women protect themselves from abuse at work in the era of Harvey Weinstein and Bill O'Reilly?

How can women protect themselves from abuse at work in the era of Harvey Weinstein and Bill O'Reilly?

Career

How Can We Promote a Sense of Global Community?

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on October 12, 2017

Sustaining our planet: How can we promote a sense of global community? 10 big ideas on peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch

Sustaining our planet: How can we promote a sense of global community? 10 big ideas on peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch

Career

Interrupting the Growing Gap between 'Haves' and 'Have Nots'

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on October 5, 2017

Another big idea on peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch.

Another big idea on peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch.

Career

Getting Woke: How Do We Awaken a Sense of Injustice?

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on September 28, 2017

Another big idea about peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch.

Another big idea about peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch.

Career

Addressing Injustice: Why and How Do People Seek Justice?

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on September 21, 2017

Mort Deutsch liked to claim that he first became interested in issues of justice when he was a 5-year-old boy who was excluded from a softball game.

Mort Deutsch liked to claim that he first became interested in issues of justice when he was a 5-year-old boy who was excluded from a softball game.

Environment

A Grand Theory of Personality and Environment

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on September 14, 2017

What matters, personality or environment? Exploring 10 big ideas on peace and justice from Morton Deutsch.

What matters, personality or environment? Exploring 10 big ideas on peace and justice from Morton Deutsch.

Relationships

What Are the Fundamental Dimensions of Social Relationships?

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on September 7, 2017

Another big idea on peace and justice from Morton Deutsch.

Another big idea on peace and justice from Morton Deutsch.

Career

When Does Conflict Move in a Good or Bad Direction?

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on August 31, 2017

We should work hard to approach conflicts with others as mutually shared problems to be solved together.

We should work hard to approach conflicts with others as mutually shared problems to be solved together.

Sex

How Conflict Is Like Sex

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on August 24, 2017

Another big idea on peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch.

Another big idea on peace and justice from the career of Morton Deutsch.

Sport and Competition

What Leads to Cooperation and Competition?

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on August 17, 2017

What leads to cooperation or competition in the first place? Exploring 10 big ideas on peace and justice from Morton Deutsch.

What leads to cooperation or competition in the first place? Exploring 10 big ideas on peace and justice from Morton Deutsch.

Career

World Peace: How Do We Keep Nations from Thermonuclear War?

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on August 10, 2017

How do we keep nations from engaging in global thermonuclear warfare and destroying the planet? Exploring 10 big ideas on peace and justice from Morton Deutsch.

How do we keep nations from engaging in global thermonuclear warfare and destroying the planet? Exploring 10 big ideas on peace and justice from Morton Deutsch.

President Donald Trump

Conflict and Justice in Donald Trump’s America

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on November 21, 2016

Here is a 9-point strategy for Progressives in Donald Trump's America

Here is a 9-point strategy for Progressives in Donald Trump's America

President Donald Trump

Don’t Blame Trump: Heal Thyself, America

Peter T. Coleman Ph.D. on July 24, 2016

It is always easier to understand, celebrate or attack single individuals than it is to comprehend and address the context that gives rise to them.

It is always easier to understand, celebrate or attack single individuals than it is to comprehend and address the context that gives rise to them.

What can well-intentioned white allies do to increase justice and reform and decrease violence in our communities? Here are five guidelines supported by research.