Journal of Experimental Social Psychology

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The Journal of Experimental Social Psychology (JESP) is a scientific journal published by Psychology Press, and is distributed as part of dues to the membership of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology (SESP). It is highly cited and is considered one of the field's top journals.

JESP publishes original empirical papers on subjects like social cognition, attitudes, group behaviour, social influence, intergroup relations, self and identity, nonverbal communication, and social psychological aspects of affect and emotion.

Its current editor is Joel Cooper.

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Shifting blame is socially contagious

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (9) | comments 3

Merely observing someone publicly blame an individual in an organization for a problem - even when the target is innocent - greatly increases the odds that the practice of blaming others will spread with the tenacity of the ...


The pain of torture can make the innocent seem guilty

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Oct 26, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (10) | comments 4

The rationale behind torture is that pain will make the guilty confess, but a new study by researchers at Harvard University finds that the pain of torture can make even the innocent seem guilty.


Extremists more willing to share their opinions, study finds

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created Oct 21, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1

People with relatively extreme opinions may be more willing to publicly share their views than those with more moderate views, according to a new study.


Don't stand by me: Study explores role of personal connections in failing projects (w/ Podcast)

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created Sep 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- When business leaders leave organizations following poor decisions, constituents often find comfort in replacing them with insiders — others familiar with the problem and original choices.


Don't stand by me: When involving an interested party may not be in your best interest

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created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

When business leaders leave organizations following poor decisions, constituents often find comfort in replacing them with insiders - others familiar with the problem and original choices. But, new research shows that such ...


Study: Men Losing Their Minds Over Women

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Sep 07, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (24) | comments 20

(PhysOrg.com) -- Research reported in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology has shown that men go ga-ga over pretty women. They simply lose their minds (while women keep theirs).


What she sees in you -- facial attractiveness explained

What she sees in you -- facial attractiveness explained

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (19) | comments 10

(PhysOrg.com) -- When it comes to potential mates, women may be as complicated as men claim they are, according to psychologists.


Liberal? Conservative? Stanford study says mental nudge can make voters flip-flop

Liberal? Conservative? Stanford study says mental nudge can make voters flip-flop

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created Jul 02, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (7) | comments 4

(PhysOrg.com) -- No doubt you’ve worked hard for your success. But chances are you’ve also had some help and lucky breaks along the way.


A warm TV can drive away feelings of loneliness and rejection

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Not all technology meets human needs, and some technologies provide only the illusion of having met your needs.


A rainy day in Beijing

Bad mood, better recall, researchers find

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created Apr 11, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3

People grumbling their way through the grimness of winter have better recall than those enjoying a carefree, sunny day, Australian researchers have found.


Older People Less Able to Hide Bigotry, Study Shows

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created Mar 18, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- People do not get any more racially prejudiced as they age — but they do become less able to hide it, suggests a new study by researchers at UC Davis, the University of Freiburg and the University of Sydney.