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Gert-Jan Lelieveld is Assistant Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology at the Institute of Psychology, Leiden University.

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How to set prejudice aside when watching a debate

The last few weeks have seen the long-anticipated debates between the Democrats’ presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and the Republican Donald Trump. The debates were very fierce and both candidates availed of every opportunity to make personal attacks.

Gert-Jan Lelieveld • October 19, 2016

Buying Fair Trade: altruism or selfishness?

Last week was Fair Trade week – a time when the importance of fair trade is stressed. The target group seems to be people who are concerned with others’ welfare, typically social-minded or altruistic people. But, is buying fair trade really a selfless act?

Marijke van Putten and Gert-Jan Lelieveld • October 31, 2014

It’s rational not to vote

The turnout for the recent Dutch municipal council elections was very low. From a rational perspective this is not surprising. The chance of casting the pivotal vote is minuscule, so why vote?

Gert-Jan Lelieveld • April 02, 2014

Should Obama express anger or disappointment?

President Obama’s plan to expand background checks on gun buyers was rejected last month by the Senate. Should Obama have communicated anger, or disappointment to influence Republicans’ voting behavior? Some insights derived from negotiation research.

Gert-Jan Lelieveld • May 08, 2013