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Thinking Socially

Beliefs, emotions, and political attitudes in everyday life.

Bias
Why Biden Won't Step Down

Gail K. Sahar Ph.D. on July 2, 2024

Media pundits suggest Biden will not step down because of his ego or refusal to give up power. Perhaps he is motivated by the same cognitive biases that affect us all.

Media pundits suggest Biden will not step down because of his ego or refusal to give up power. Perhaps he is motivated by the same cognitive biases that affect us all.

Politics
Why Calling Gen Z Protesters "Uninformed" Is Misguided

Gail K. Sahar Ph.D. on May 23, 2024

Gen Z protestors have been accused of ignorance and naivete, but evidence suggests they're just as informed as older generations. Their priorities may simply be different.

Gen Z protestors have been accused of ignorance and naivete, but evidence suggests they're just as informed as older generations. Their priorities may simply be different.

Diet
How Will Weight Loss Drugs Affect Obesity Stigma?

Gail K. Sahar Ph.D. on February 15, 2024

Why do we assume weight is controllable by the individual, and what are the effects of that conclusion? Will new weight-loss drugs change the way we think about obesity?

Why do we assume weight is controllable by the individual, and what are the effects of that conclusion? Will new weight-loss drugs change the way we think about obesity?