Not Just a Bystander

Memory

From Deep Tragedy, Can We Find Good News?

Harold Takooshian Ph.D. on August 8, 2019

When a loving father in New York City unintentionally kills his two children, behavioral science can help make sense of the tragedy.

When a loving father in New York City unintentionally kills his two children, behavioral science can help make sense of the tragedy.

Media

Kitty Genovese and George Senn: Who Recalls the Unsung Hero?

Harold Takooshian Ph.D. on April 29, 2019

If our society wants bystanders to "get involved" when witnessing a crisis, why was George Senn punished for saving four lives?

If our society wants bystanders to "get involved" when witnessing a crisis, why was George Senn punished for saving four lives?

Marriage

Can Interracial Marriage Reduce Racial Tensions in the USA?

Harold Takooshian Ph.D. on July 26, 2018

Once married, a couple cannot avoid being a part of the important but uncomfortable race discussion in our nation.

Once married, a couple cannot avoid being a part of the important but uncomfortable race discussion in our nation.

Punishment

Has the NRA Met Its Match?

Harold Takooshian Ph.D. on February 22, 2018

The homicide activists

The homicide activists

Politics

Feeling Bad or Good About America?

Harold Takooshian Ph.D. on May 28, 2014

Even when we feel pessimistic about the future of American society, there are two anniversaries in other nations in summer of 2014--on June 4 and July 14--that can remind us that America was founded on a bedrock social psychological principle that has kept our nation stable for over 230 years

Even when we feel pessimistic about the future of American society, there are two anniversaries in other nations in summer of 2014--on June 4 and July 14--that can remind us that America was founded on a bedrock social psychological principle that has kept our nation stable for over 230 years

Even 50 years later, we continue to learn new facts about her death and life.