#social-psychology

#social-psychology

"We start walking up to the Capitol, and we get the news that Pence betrayed us. He had way more power, and he wasn't willing to exercise it. And when Pence betrayed us is when we decided to storm the Capitol. (...) We just pushed and pushed and pushed and pushed, and yelled 'Go!' and yelled 'Charge!' And on and on and on, we just pushed and pushed and pushed-and we got in." (Jenny Cudd, recorded live video)

Responding positively to compliments not only improves self-esteem but also enhances the social connection between the individuals involved, fostering a more rewarding interaction overall.

We have an innate need to attach to caregivers; however, anything beyond that initial impulse to attach must be taught.

Being right is kind of like a drug—once you get the buzz of such confirmation, you want it again and again.

"It's really the opposite of the nasty, divisive posting you find on social media," offered Tango co-creator Joshua D. Greene '97, reflecting on the positive impact of the quiz game.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of social psychology, findings that initially seem groundbreaking may lead to significant setbacks, as evidenced by the failure to replicate key priming results.

Even when faced with overwhelming group pressure, around one in four individuals maintain their independent judgment, showcasing the importance of inner resolve and moral clarity.