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Psychology
How to Detect Politically Biased Psychology

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on December 26, 2021

Scientists posture as credible arbiters of truth. However, biases can undercut scientists' truth claims. Skepticism about psychological science on politicized topics is justified.

Scientists posture as credible arbiters of truth. However, biases can undercut scientists' truth claims. Skepticism about psychological science on politicized topics is justified.

Bias
Recognizing Politically-Biased Social Science

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on December 1, 2021

Commentary: If political biases infect social science scholarship, one recently published study may not be the way to find out.

Commentary: If political biases infect social science scholarship, one recently published study may not be the way to find out.

Bias
The Discrimination Paradox

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on September 19, 2021

Research shows that few people engage in discrimination but also that marginalized groups experience substantial discrimination. How are both results possible?

Research shows that few people engage in discrimination but also that marginalized groups experience substantial discrimination. How are both results possible?

Psychology
Why Americans Don't Feel Free to Speak Their Minds

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on June 1, 2021

America has rapidly transitioned from a culture of freedom to a culture of censorship that some have compared to life under authoritarian regimes.

America has rapidly transitioned from a culture of freedom to a culture of censorship that some have compared to life under authoritarian regimes.

We no longer actually burn supposed witches, but we do try to get them fired.
Forgiveness
Ten Ways to Defend Against a Cancellation Attack

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on December 22, 2020

They have come after your reputation, your job, or your business. They are lying, but everyone seems to buy it. How do you get out of this?

They have come after your reputation, your job, or your business. They are lying, but everyone seems to buy it. How do you get out of this?

Alcoholism
Be a Well-Informed, Active Self-Manager of Your Medical Care

Lee Jussim Ph.D. on October 22, 2020

Doctors and nurses make mistakes of both practice and judgment. Although this is inevitable, you do not want to be victimized by those mistakes, if you can help it.

Doctors and nurses make mistakes of both practice and judgment. Although this is inevitable, you do not want to be victimized by those mistakes, if you can help it.