Social psychology; Social deviance; Uncertainty; Social exclusion; Morality; Loyalty
Dr. Dominic Abrams presents his research on the way people react to extreme, or 'deviant' members of their own and other groups. Group psychology has long established that deviants tend to be rejected within groups, but there are many times when...
This is a reaction panel to the first half of this symposium. The members are, Hallie Preskill (panel chair, Claremont Graduate University), Christina A. Christie (Facilitator); Michael Scriven (Western Michgan University), Jennifer Greene...
Social psychology; Cross-cultural psychology; Teaching; Learning; Psychology, Applied; Education; Universities and colleges; Classroom environment; Social identity; Friendship; Higher education
This is a reaction panel to the first half of this symposium that is discussed by panel members Anthony Antonio (Stanford University), Tracy McLaughlin-Volpe (Emerson College) and moderated by Elizabeth Yost Hammer (Xavier University of Louisiana)....
Social psychology; Interpersonal relations; Racial and ethnic minority psychology series; Perception; Stereotyping; Prejudice; Social problems; Cross-cultural psychology; Teaching; Learning; Psychology, Applied; Education; Universities and...
This is a reaction panel to the second half of this symposium that is discussed by panel members Elliott Hammer (Xavier University of Louisiana) and Janie Wilson (Georgia Southern University) and moderated by Debra Mashek (Harvey Mudd College)....
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.; Psychology, Applied; Health behavior
Developed from “best practices” derived from the organ procurement literature, the Family Communication Coordinator (FCC) Protocol outlines a communication path to promote family members’ understanding of brain death and their acceptance of...
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.; Psychology, Applied; Health behavior
This presentation will discuss the overall idea that it is important to understand the dynamics of interpersonal conversations about health for two reasons: 1) interpersonal conversations can influence the participants’ health knowledge,...
Social action; Personality; Social psychology; Collective behavior
In many ways, working alone and together, people often take action for the benefit of other people, their communities, and for society at large. For example, as individuals, they serve as volunteers and give to charities; and, as members of groups...
Social psychology; Intergroup relations; Bigotry; Tolerance; Prejudice; Hate
Dr. Todd Pittinsky’s research investigates the social psychology of positive intergroup attitudes: the conditions under which they develop, and how they shape the ways people think, feel, and behave. He discusses the three forms of his research:...
A reaction panel discussion about presentations from the second half of this symposium, which were primarily focused on collecting credible evidence in evaluation using non-experimental approaches. The panel is composed of Stewart I. Donaldson...
