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On left-leaning political bias in the field of social psychology, and the limitations on research produced by too much like-mindedness. Article written by Maria Konnikova.
http://www.newyorker.com/science/maria-konnikova/social-psychology-biased-republicans
Social psychologists find that assumptions about people are often made based on the characteristics of their “resting faces.” Article written by Keith Wagstaff.
A starting point for couples who have trouble taking each other’s perspective. Article written by Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D.
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/psychoanalysis-now/2014/09/essentials-of-contructive-communication/
Parents of young children with food allergies may be predisposed to provide extra, even unnecessary assistance with other types of problems. Article written by Shireen Lehman.
http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/11/07/us-health-psychology-food-allergy-idINKBN0IR1MJ20141107
How cognitive heuristics can be used to manipulate our purchasing decisions; includes a link to Dan Gilbert’s TED talk on the subject. Article written by Drake Baer.
http://www.businessinsider.com/dan-gilbert-comparison-shopping-money-psychology-2014-10