Attitude Check

Intelligence

How Similar Are “Progressives” and “Traditional Liberals”?

Geoff Haddock Ph.D. on September 26, 2022

Until now, no psychological measure has directly assessed the attitudes and behaviors that characterize a distinctly progressive worldview.

Until now, no psychological measure has directly assessed the attitudes and behaviors that characterize a distinctly progressive worldview.

Optimism

How Values Can Make People More Hopeful for the Future

Gregory R. Maio Ph.D. on September 6, 2022

Do you sometimes wonder if people disagree too much to ever get along? International studies of values reveal some interesting surprises.

Do you sometimes wonder if people disagree too much to ever get along? International studies of values reveal some interesting surprises.

False Memories

Attitudes and False Memories for Fake News

Gregory R. Maio Ph.D. on February 7, 2020

When are we more likely to “remember” fake news as real events?

When are we more likely to “remember” fake news as real events?

Health

Graphic, Affective, and Effective

Gregory R. Maio Ph.D. on January 4, 2019

Ever wonder if graphic warning labels might help to combat diabetes and obesity?

Ever wonder if graphic warning labels might help to combat diabetes and obesity?

Self-Esteem

Can Bad Weather Make Us Feel Nostalgic?

Geoff Haddock Ph.D. on September 7, 2018

Can bad weather make you think about the good old days?

Can bad weather make you think about the good old days?

Cognition

Signs We Want to Speak Rather Than Listen

Gregory R. Maio Ph.D. on June 6, 2018

Ever wondered if someone is trying to sell you something rather than help you decide for yourself?

Ever wondered if someone is trying to sell you something rather than help you decide for yourself?

Personality

Rallying the Troops Versus Quieting the Indignation

Gregory R. Maio Ph.D. on July 10, 2017

Is open-mindedness enough to make us more tolerant of other groups?

Is open-mindedness enough to make us more tolerant of other groups?

Environment

What Do We Do When Our Reasons Seem Weak?

Gregory R. Maio Ph.D. on February 15, 2017

Why is the gap between political viewpoints growing larger? Mechanisms for reducing attitude uncertainty may be part of the answer.

Why is the gap between political viewpoints growing larger? Mechanisms for reducing attitude uncertainty may be part of the answer.

Sport and Competition

Do Uniform Colors Matter in Sports?

Geoff Haddock Ph.D. on October 20, 2016

Does the color of a sports team's uniforms influence how they are perceived and how they behave? A look using archival data from professional sports.

Does the color of a sports team's uniforms influence how they are perceived and how they behave? A look using archival data from professional sports.

Fear

Ideological Extremism, Emotion, and Attitudes to Immigration

Gregory R. Maio Ph.D. on June 27, 2016

Did Brexit happen because of ideology and attitudes to immigration?

Did Brexit happen because of ideology and attitudes to immigration?

Environment

How Do You Best Persuade Conservatives and Liberals?

Geoff Haddock Ph.D. on April 26, 2016

When it comes to protecting the environment, conservatives and liberals are persuaded by different types of messages.

When it comes to protecting the environment, conservatives and liberals are persuaded by different types of messages.

Bias

Terror Attacks, Values, and Attitudes

Gregory R. Maio Ph.D. on March 9, 2016

Do terror attacks increase prejudice? Their impact on values we hold dear has consequences.

Do terror attacks increase prejudice? Their impact on values we hold dear has consequences.

Persuasion

Did Hearing "O Canada" Make Me Want to Eat Poutine?

Geoff Haddock Ph.D. on January 4, 2016

Can different types of music and sounds influence the food we buy and how much we like it?

Can different types of music and sounds influence the food we buy and how much we like it?

Persuasion

Is Your Dark Side Stronger?

Gregory R. Maio Ph.D. on September 8, 2015

Is it easier to think in a way that favors our own groups? Thinking in an egalitarian way may take time and energy.

Is it easier to think in a way that favors our own groups? Thinking in an egalitarian way may take time and energy.

Sex

Are You a Hypocrite? Good!

Geoff Haddock Ph.D. on June 11, 2015

On the benefits of saying one thing and doing another: Being reminded of your own hypocrisy can help you change your attitudes and behavior.

On the benefits of saying one thing and doing another: Being reminded of your own hypocrisy can help you change your attitudes and behavior.

Media

What Can We Learn From Reading Online Reviews?

Gregory R. Maio Ph.D. on April 21, 2015

To write a review or not to write a review (and simply use stars)

To write a review or not to write a review (and simply use stars)

Persuasion

The Surprising Way That Simple Actions Can Change Your Mind

Geoff Haddock Ph.D. on March 5, 2015

Can holding a pen in your mouth lead you to see cartoons as more or less funny?

Can holding a pen in your mouth lead you to see cartoons as more or less funny?

Attention

What's in a Name? More Than You Think.

Geoff Haddock Ph.D. on February 11, 2015

Is Darren more likely to be persuaded by Derek or Stuart?

Is Darren more likely to be persuaded by Derek or Stuart?

Attention

It's Time for an Attitude Check

Geoff Haddock Ph.D. on January 15, 2015

Some people are lightening rods for public scrutiny. Love them or loathe them, they always make headlines. Figures ranging from Presidents, like Barack Obama, to prominent celebrities, like Justin Bieber, get people’s attention. We’d argue that they get our attention because they strongly evoke attitudes – as people tend to like or dislike things in their world.

Some people are lightening rods for public scrutiny. Love them or loathe them, they always make headlines. Figures ranging from Presidents, like Barack Obama, to prominent celebrities, like Justin Bieber, get people’s attention. We’d argue that they get our attention because they strongly evoke attitudes – as people tend to like or dislike things in their world.