Human beings are an incredibly social species and along with eusocial insects engage in the largest cooperative living groups in the planet's history. Twin and family studies suggest …
JR Hibbing, KB Smith, JR Alford - Behavioral and brain sciences, 2014 - cambridge.org
Disputes between those holding differing political views are ubiquitous and deep-seated, and they often follow common, recognizable lines. The supporters of tradition and stability …
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER• The# 1 bestselling author of The Anxious Generation and acclaimed social psychologist challenges conventional thinking about morality, politics …
Recent years have seen a surge in psychological research on the relationship between political ideology (particularly conservatism) and cognition, affect, behaviour, and even …
A provocative, timely analysis that asks: What does science tells us about the bias that poisons our politics? We don't live in a 'post-truth'society—but a 'myside'society in which no …
This book explores the political implications of the human tendency to prioritize negative information over positive information. Drawing on literatures in political science, psychology …
Ideology is a potent motivational force; human beings are capable of committing atrocities (as well as acts of generosity and courage) and sacrificing even their own lives for the sake …
S Soroka, S McAdams - Political communication, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Work in political communication has discussed the ongoing predominance of negative news, but has offered few convincing accounts for this focus. A growing body of literature …
DC Mutz - In-Your-Face Politics, 2015 - degruyter.com
Americans are disgusted with watching politicians screaming and yelling at one another on television. But does all the noise really make a difference? Drawing on numerous studies …