Justice Matters

Bias

Are There Effective Ways to Reduce Bias and Prejudice?

Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. on November 14, 2018

The scholarly literature on bias and prejudice is among the most remarkable in the social sciences. What practical knowledge has it produced?

The scholarly literature on bias and prejudice is among the most remarkable in the social sciences. What practical knowledge has it produced?

Psychology

Evaluating Psychology Research

Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. on August 8, 2018

In recent months, some famous psychology studies have come under scrutiny. How should we evaluate psychological research?

In recent months, some famous psychology studies have come under scrutiny. How should we evaluate psychological research?

Bias

Are There Any Solutions to Group Polarization?

Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. on May 8, 2018

Is forgiveness and a sense of reconciliation possible with those who we feel have harmed us, our families, and our communities?

Is forgiveness and a sense of reconciliation possible with those who we feel have harmed us, our families, and our communities?

Bias

Outlawing Bias is Doomed to Fail

Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. on February 7, 2018

Training programs aimed at outlawing bias and prejudice are doomed to fail. Studies have shown that this behavior is not just social. It’s hard-wired into our brains.

Training programs aimed at outlawing bias and prejudice are doomed to fail. Studies have shown that this behavior is not just social. It’s hard-wired into our brains.

Bias

Why Do Diversity Programs Fail?

Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. on January 9, 2018

Why do diversity and sexual harassment programs fail? When people are made to feel ashamed or are blamed and forced to change, they will lose their desire to change.

Why do diversity and sexual harassment programs fail? When people are made to feel ashamed or are blamed and forced to change, they will lose their desire to change.

Education

Teaching and Writing About Diversity

Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. on November 4, 2017

Lasting lessons from students around the globe who learned about diversity through a scientific lens.

Lasting lessons from students around the globe who learned about diversity through a scientific lens.

Cognition

The Virtues of Science-Based Thinking in the Post-Truth Age

Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. on August 17, 2017

Did science-based thinking help pave the way for the Gates Foundation motto, “All lives have equal value"?

Did science-based thinking help pave the way for the Gates Foundation motto, “All lives have equal value"?

Race and Ethnicity

Why Are Conversations on Race Often Futile?

Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. on July 28, 2017

Why are national conversations on race often futile?

Why are national conversations on race often futile?

Ethics and Morality

Lessons Learned From Auschwitz

Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. on July 12, 2016

Can the lessons learned from Auschwitz help at a time when violence of intolerance continues?

Can the lessons learned from Auschwitz help at a time when violence of intolerance continues?

Attention

A Lesson Learned From Auschwitz: Who Am I to Judge?

Mona S. Weissmark Ph.D. on October 12, 2015

What is the psychological relevance of the phrase "Who am I to judge?"

What is the psychological relevance of the phrase "Who am I to judge?"

Race relations in the U.S. remain an open wound.

Why? And what can be done?