Psychology has traditionally seen itself as the science of universal human cognition, but it
has only recently begun seriously grappling with cross-cultural variation. Here we argue that …

While a major aim of cognitive science is to understand human cognition, our conclusions
are based on unrepresentative samples of the world's population. A new wave of cross …

When do people find it acceptable to sacrifice one life to save many? Cross-cultural studies
suggested a complex pattern of universals and variations in the way people approach this …

There is a gap between morality as experienced and morality as studied. In our personal
and professional lives, moral judgments are embedded within a specific context. We know …

Scholars from across the social sciences, biological sciences, and humanities have long
emphasized the role of human morality in supporting cooperation. How does morality arise …

How people judge humans and machines differently, in scenarios involving natural
disasters, labor displacement, policing, privacy, algorithmic bias, and more. How would you …

Multiple lines of evidence suggest that there are two major dimensions of social perception,
often called warmth and competence, and that warmth is prioritized over competence in …

What is social pressure, and how could it be adaptive to conform to others' expectations?
Existing accounts highlight the importance of reputation and social sanctions. Yet, conformist …

Emotions are often thought of as internal mental states centering on individuals' subjective
feelings and evaluations. This understanding is consistent with studies of emotion …

Moralizing religions encourage people to anticipate supernatural punishments for violating
moral norms, even in anonymous interactions. This is thought to be one way large-scale …