Character & Context

Feb 18, 2019

What’s in a Name? The Role of Expectations, and Reality, in Our Judgements

A scoop of pik ice cream, maybe strawberry flavored, sits atop a suagr cone and is topped with raninbow colored sprinkles. The ice cream and cone are against a candy blue background

When Juliet muses that “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” she’s refusing to allow a name and its baggage to overrule her better judgment. What could be more romantic than refusing...

Conferences Feb 09, 2019 Pride: Strength or Sin? The Impact of Nonverbal Displays of Pride on Hiring Decisions Picture this. You’re sitting in a job interview talking to someone who will help determine whether or not... READ MORE	Conferences Feb 09, 2019 A Little Perspective Goes a Long Way: Perspective Takers Are Liked More than Non-Perspective Takers It may come as no surprise that political polarization is on the rise; liberals are becoming more liberal,... READ MORE
Conferences Feb 09, 2019 Protecting Me, Harming Us? Why Individuals of Lower Socioeconomic Status May Experience Lower Romantic Relationship Quality Economic inequality runs rampant in the United States and, if anything, is getting worse with time. Not only... READ MORE	Conferences Feb 09, 2019 Friend or Foe? Understanding How Social Cues Affect People Perceptions In navigating the world, we need to determine who are our friends and foes, and who can we... READ MORE

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