Events

Mar
14

The individual-level and nation-level predictors of willingness to believe conspiracy theories

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The individual-level and nation-level predictors of willingness to believe conspiracy theories Prof. Matthew Hornsey (University of Queensland) In this talk I first review the cognitive, clinical, and ideological factors that predispose individuals to believe conspiracy theories. Drawing on a series of multinational datasets, I then examine why some nations are more prone to conspiracist thinking […]

At 12 h 45 min
50 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Unité de Psychologie Sociale CP122. Campus du Solbosch, bâtiment D, 8e étage, salle de séminaire (DC8.322)
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Feb
21

Moralisation and its cognitive consequences: three studies

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Moralisation and its cognitive consequences: three studies Dr. Antoine Marie (Aarhus University) The projects I will present explore the cognitive consequences of moralisation. A) In the first one (https://osf.io/twq3y/), conditionally accepted at PNAS Nexus, we find that moralising an issue (gun control, abortion) and having an extreme attitude on it, increase intentions to share both […]

At 12 h 45 min
50 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Unité de Psychologie Sociale CP122. Campus du Solbosch, bâtiment D, 8e étage, salle de séminaire (DC8.322)
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Feb
07

Le dénigrement des capacités mentales des animaux de laboratoire : une stratégie motivée de désengagement moral

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Le dénigrement des capacités mentales des animaux de laboratoire : une stratégie motivée de désengagement moral Dr. Kevin Vezirian (University of Western Australia) La perception des capacités d’esprit chez autrui est l’essence de la moralité et l’origine de nos jugements moraux à leurs égards (Gray et al., 2012), et ne pas infliger de la souffrance […]

At 12 h 45 min
50 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Unité de Psychologie Sociale CP122. Campus du Solbosch, bâtiment D, 8e étage, salle de séminaire (DC8.322)
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Jan
24

Do we know it when we see it? How feelings of group-based, rather than personal, entitlement underlie rape myth acceptance and rape labelling.

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Do we know it when we see it? How feelings of group-based, rather than personal, entitlement underlie rape myth acceptance and rape labelling. Dr. Boglárka Nyúl Those who accept rape myths are more likely to condone and even blame victims of rape. Yet what makes both people endorse such rape myths? The present study examines that […]

At 12 h 45 min
50 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Unité de Psychologie Sociale CP122. Campus du Solbosch, bâtiment D, 8e étage, salle de séminaire (DC8.322)
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Jan
17

L’importance des formes d’identité sociale dans la compréhension des processus intra- et intergroupes

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L’importance des formes d’identité sociale dans la compréhension des processus intra- et intergroupes Dr. Gaëlle Marinthe L’affiliation à un groupe social fait partie des besoins psychologiques fondamentaux des individus mais de nombreux travaux mettent en évidence que l’identification à un groupe peut avoir des conséquences délétères (e.g., hostilité envers des exogroupes). Dès lors, il est […]

At 12 h 45 min
50 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Unité de Psychologie Sociale CP122. Campus du Solbosch, bâtiment D, 8e étage, salle de séminaire (DC8.322)
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Nov
28

Interventions to counter misinformation: individual- versus system-level approaches?

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Interventions to counter misinformation: individual- versus system-level approaches? Jon Roozenbeek (Cambridge University) Since 2016, an abundance of studies has been published testing the efficacy of interventions to counter misinformation. The vast majority of these studies has focused on either reducing susceptibility to misinformation or positively influencing people’s behaviour (such as reducing the sharing of unwanted […]

At 12 h 45 min
50 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Unité de Psychologie Sociale CP122. Campus du Solbosch, bâtiment D, 8e étage, salle de séminaire (DC8.322)
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Dec
13

Colorblindness and the motivation to improve intergroup relations: The role of an incongruent status quo

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Colorblindness and the motivation to improve intergroup relations: The role of an incongruent status quo Dr. Jessica Gale (University of Lausanne) Social psychologists have long debated the implications of treating people as unique individuals for intergroup relations. The present research examines a normative explanation for mixed evidence on the topic by focusing on colorblindness as […]

At 12 h 45 min
50 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Unité de Psychologie Sociale CP122. Campus du Solbosch, bâtiment D, 8e étage, salle de séminaire (DC8.322)
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Nov
22

Is increasing diversity inherently threatening? Depends on the policies.

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Is increasing diversity inherently threatening? Depends on the policies. Dr. Judit Kende (Université libre de Bruxelles) Our social world is becoming increasingly diverse. Some studies demonstrate that the native ethnic majority population might respond to the increasing presence of immigrants by feeling threatened. threatening for the. Similarly, recent papers show that drawing the attention of […]

At 12 h 45 min
50 avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Unité de Psychologie Sociale CP122. Campus du Solbosch, bâtiment D, 8e étage, salle de séminaire (DC8.322)
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