Robots really are going to make our lives better If we were to believe popular media, robots are taking over our lives and our jobs! Whether you believe it or not, it definitely is food for thought. What are the consequences of robotisation, and should we really be worried? Roy de Kleijn • December 23, 2014
The role of honor in intercultural conflicts As the world is changing into a place where people with different cultures live together, it is becoming increasingly important to understand cultural differences. Can social psychology inform us on how to prevent conflicts based on such differences? Saïd Shafa • December 22, 2014
2toDrive: Making adolescents better drivers Young drivers are far more likely to be involved in a traffic accident than older drivers. Of course, these young drivers are less experienced than older drivers. But this is not the whole story. Barbara Braams • December 16, 2014
Black Pete and the Academic Can Zwarte Piet still be black? What does the academic have to say about this? Or should we keep silent? Carolien Rieffe • December 03, 2014
Piet and Prejudice: Why Change is Threatening The debate about the racist nature of 'Zwarte Piet' ('Black Pete') as part of the Sinterklaas festivities reveals modern forms of prejudice. Recent research on the intersection of psychology, physiology, and neuroscience uncover this type of prejudice. Daan Scheepers • December 01, 2014
Need help? Keep your compliments to yourself! The idea is simple: the more compliments you give, the more you receive in return. My research shows that it might not be that simple. We showed that people who give compliments receive more liking, but less help. Fieke Harinck • November 17, 2014
The Aha Moment According to research by the Brain and Development Lab in Leiden, adolescents are better at finding creative solutions than adults. How can we explain that adolescents reach the so called 'aha moment' so quickly? Let's have a look into their brains! Eveline Crone • November 10, 2014
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
The blind men and the elephant: Optimizing healthcare by combining knowledge and ingredients. In an increasingly complex healthcare system, with a growing number of patients with one or more chronic conditions, the call for innovative treatment options is growing. The answer? Collaboration! Henriët van Middendorp • October 29, 2014
