Understanding Social Identity and Political B...

Discover how social influence shapes our thoughts and actions, with insights into conformity, obedience, and groupthink in an engaging psychology 101 style. 

Discover how resilience psychology helps couples overcome challenges and build stronger, lasting relationships by learning crucial psychological concepts. 

How do the groups you identify with shape your sense of self? Do they influence the beer you buy? The way you vote? Psychologist Jay Van Bavel says our group loyalties affect us more than we realize, ...

In this episode of the Mindset Mentor podcast, we’re diving deep into the psychology behind our political beliefs and why they can feel so intense and polarizing. Ever wondered why you and your friends seem to live in different realities when it comes to politics? 🤔 Discover ...

Identity politics is grounded in the appeal to a stable, unified self and the authority of testimony. But this week we’re asking whether that foundation is solid, and if deconstructing it might allow for a more flexible approach to social justice. 

Our brains are hardwired to crave community and belonging — a tribal instinct that drives politics in the United States, says political strategist Sarah Longwell. She shares what she learned trying to convince people to vote against their political party in a recent election and ...  Show more