When it comes to stereotypes, Americans are often at the center of some pretty exaggerated claims. From fast food obsession ...

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The students had no idea of the real purpose of the study they had volunteered for--it is, after all, standard operating procedure in psychology to keep subjects in the dark on that little point. (If ...

"Stereotyping is a bad word in our culture," writes Daniel Kahneman, "but in my usage it is neutral." Most of us probably consider stereotyping to be akin to misrepresentation. When we do it, we brand ...

Do stereotypes about religious people undermine their performance in certain tests? Studies have found Christians tend to underperform non-Christians when it comes to tests of logical ability. There ...

A dark new show draws attention to one of television's longest-running tropes. But what does the embattled sitcom wife reveal about us, asks Caryn James. At first glance, Kevin Can F*** Himself – as ...

This post is in response to A Pint of Racism: Ben and Jerry’s Scoops Up Stereotypes By Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A. Everyone knows that stereotypes are inaccurate, especially psychologists: "However, ...

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Some mothers-in-law redefine what family love looks like. Beyond clichés, their compassion, selflessness, and quiet devotion create bonds that transform homes, showing that nurturing care can come ...