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Hidden but Widespread Gender Biases Emerge in Millions of Words

Computer science tools newly uncover the hidden but pervasive gender biases in language from children’s and adults’ books, TV shows, movies, and even everyday conversations.

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4 Tips for Critically Evaluating Data in the Media

Media outlets often cite scientific data in their news reports and articles. But how can we safeguard ourselves and others from misleading reports?

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Celebrity Fat Shaming Has Ripple Effects on Women’s Implicit Anti-Fat Attitudes

Washington, DC and Montreal, Quebec - Celebrities, particularly female celebrities, are routinely criticized about their appearance—indeed, celebrity “fat-shaming” is a fairly regular pop-cultural phenomenon. Although we might assume that these comments are trivial and inconsequential, the effects of these messages can extend well beyond the celebrity target and ripple through the population at large.

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An Open Letter to NPR's Invisibilia about "The Personality Myth"

A recent podcast from NPR's Invisbilia garnered attention from many current personality psychology researchers. Below is one of the many responses to the creators of the podcast generated on both Facebook and Twitter.

Dear Invisibilia,

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Refugees in the Media: Are We Seeking Information or Validation?

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We may have trouble counteracting prejudice towards refugees until people stop relying only on media that supports their existing views.

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Celebrity Fat-Shaming Increases Women’s Implicit Anti-Fat Attitudes

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Women’s gut-level attitudes that “fat is bad” are influenced by body-shaming messages.

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Sharing Psychology Research with the Public

By Dave Nussbaum

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