Experiments
The Preparedness Theory of Phobias Experiment (Snakes and Spiders) – Arne Öhman and Susan Mineka
A comprehensive academic analysis of Arne Öhman and Susan Mineka's landmark experiments on evolutionary preparedness...
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The Face Recognition and Kin Selection Experiment (Morphing) – Lisa DeBruine
A comprehensive academic analysis of Lisa DeBruine's landmark facial morphing experiments, exploring kin selection, phenotype...
Experiments
The Kin Selection and Altruism Experiment (Burning Building Scenario) – Eugene Burnstein, Christian Crandall, and Shinobu Kitayama
A comprehensive academic analysis of the 1994 Burnstein, Crandall, and Kitayama burning building experiment testing...
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The Implicit Egotism Studies – Brett Pelham, Matthew Mirenberg, and John Jones
A comprehensive academic analysis of implicit egotism studies by Pelham, Mirenberg, and Jones, examining unconscious...
Experiments
The Self-Affirmation Theory Experiments (Lab Coat Study) – Claude Steele
A comprehensive academic examination of Claude Steele's seminal Self-Affirmation Theory and the classic Lab Coat...
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The Self-Deception Experiment (Voice Recognition) – Ruben Gur and Harold Sackeim
A comprehensive academic analysis of Ruben Gur and Harold Sackeim's pioneering voice recognition experiments investigating...
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The Sociometer Theory of Self-Esteem Experiments – Mark Leary
A comprehensive academic analysis of Mark Leary's sociometer theory of self-esteem, detailing foundational experiments, methodology,...
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The Self-Serving Bias Experiments (Attribution of Success and Failure) – Dale Miller and Michael Ross
A comprehensive academic analysis of Dale Miller and Michael Ross's 1975 critique on the self-serving...
Experiments
The Basking in Reflected Glory (BIRGing) Experiment (College Apparel) – Robert Cialdini
A comprehensive academic analysis of Robert Cialdini's seminal 1976 BIRGing experiment, exploring social identity, college...
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The Self-Perception Theory Experiment (Peg-turning and Testimony) – Daryl Bem
A rigorous academic examination of Daryl Bem's self-perception theory, analyzing the peg-turning and testimony paradigm,...
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The Mirror Test (Rouge Test for Self-Recognition) – Gordon Gallup Jr.
A comprehensive academic analysis of Gordon Gallup Jr.'s Mirror Self-Recognition test, examining its methodology, developmental...
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The Contrafreeloading Experiment (Working for Food) – Glen Jensen
A comprehensive academic analysis of Glen Jensen's 1963 contrafreeloading experiment, exploring why organisms choose effortful...