In the realm of academia, few individuals leave an indelible mark on their community like Sam Sommers, a beloved psychology professor and chair who passed away on March 16 at the age of 49. His tenure ...

Social psychology studies how this social world and individual ... The research focuses on the dynamics and consequences of relations between groups, as well as discourses and ideologies about ...

Our brains use basic 'building blocks' of information to keep track of how people interact, enabling us to navigate complex social interactions, finds a new study.

New research reveals that our brains simplify complex social interactions by using basic mental "building blocks" or shortcuts.