Deep Focus

Personality

An Egoist and a Politician

Stanley O. Gaines, Jr. Ph.D. on January 20, 2021

The 45th President will never be confused with a Scientist or a Consistency Seeker.

The 45th President will never be confused with a Scientist or a Consistency Seeker.

Bias

The Ultimate Attribution Error in the Killing of George Floyd

Stanley O. Gaines, Jr. Ph.D. on June 9, 2020

Thomas Pettigrew's concept of the "ultimate attribution error" remains relevant today—especially through the murder of George Floyd.

Thomas Pettigrew's concept of the "ultimate attribution error" remains relevant today—especially through the murder of George Floyd.

Friends

More Nearly Equal: Crockett and Tubbs on "Miami Vice"

Stanley O. Gaines, Jr. Ph.D. on September 26, 2019

The revival of "Miami Vice" in 2020 offers hope that one of the most iconic interethnic friendships on American television will grace screens again.

The revival of "Miami Vice" in 2020 offers hope that one of the most iconic interethnic friendships on American television will grace screens again.

Intelligence

Beyond Black and White?

Stanley O. Gaines, Jr. Ph.D. on May 20, 2018

One of the few studies to compare patterns of romanticism and resource exchange among Black-White vs. other interracial couples found no difference.

One of the few studies to compare patterns of romanticism and resource exchange among Black-White vs. other interracial couples found no difference.

Relationships

Secure Attachment: The Norm in Interethnic Relationships

Stanley O. Gaines, Jr. Ph.D. on July 19, 2017

How accurate are negative stereotypes about individuals who form long-term relationships across ethnic lines? Attachment studies suggest that the stereotypes are false.

How accurate are negative stereotypes about individuals who form long-term relationships across ethnic lines? Attachment studies suggest that the stereotypes are false.

Narcissism, especially in its most maladaptive versions, consistently emerges as higher among perpetrators than among non-perpetrators of sexual assault. Is this Trump's profile?