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From moral psychology and applied ethics to workplace diversity and leadership.

Fantasies
5 Ways Fantasy Sports Can Change Your Life

Melissa A. Wheeler Ph.D. on July 24, 2023

With another NFL season approaching, have you considered joining the millions who play fantasy football? Here are five ways playing fantasy sports could change your life.

With another NFL season approaching, have you considered joining the millions who play fantasy football? Here are five ways playing fantasy sports could change your life.

Career
Traditional Reference Checks Are Plagued With Bias

Melissa A. Wheeler Ph.D. on June 21, 2023

How valid are traditional reference checks? Not very. But making them structured improves both how well they predict applicant performance and fit and reduces bias.

How valid are traditional reference checks? Not very. But making them structured improves both how well they predict applicant performance and fit and reduces bias.

Psychology
Academic Psychology: More Confident, Less Formal

Melissa A. Wheeler Ph.D. on October 26, 2021

Is the style of academic psychology writing subject to current trends and conventions? Recent research shows it has become more confident and less formal over time.

Is the style of academic psychology writing subject to current trends and conventions? Recent research shows it has become more confident and less formal over time.

Consumer Behavior
The Paradox of Virtue Signaling

Melissa A. Wheeler Ph.D. on September 6, 2021

It's not enough to simply create marketing campaigns containing messages of virtue. Skeptical consumers will actively look to verify that the brand is delivering on claims.

It's not enough to simply create marketing campaigns containing messages of virtue. Skeptical consumers will actively look to verify that the brand is delivering on claims.