'Valence weight bias' is a psychological term that denotes a person's tendency to adapt to new circumstances by drawing more strongly from either positive or negative attitudes. An example of this is ...

The magnitude of prejudice and aversion against individuals refusing COVID-19 vaccination was detailed in three studies spanning 21 countries. In data from the U.S., vaccinated people were 16 ...

Putting off a burdensome task may seem like a universal trait, but new research suggests that people whose negative attitudes tend to dictate their behavior in a range of situations are more likely to ...

Negative or toxic behavior at work can rear its ugly head in many different ways. Whether it’s constant complaining about a boss or coworker, dissatisfaction with the work/role/organization, ...

“Everything that irritates us about others can lead to an understanding of ourselves.” —Carl Jung We all have qualities, behaviors, habits, or tendencies we don’t like. We try not to think about them.

I once sat in next to a well-dressed man who was clearly having a bad day. Endless phone calls had him almost yelling at the person on the other end of the line. I started feeling uncomfortable but I ...

Health professionals and society must change their negative attitudes toward addiction, which is a disease that requires treatment like other health conditions, states an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian ...

A couple of weeks ago, while talking with our social psychology students, I was reminded of a recent research trip to Ethiopia. We were talking in class about the influence of culture on social ...