Leiden Psychology Blog

Piet and Prejudice: Why Change is Threatening

The debate about the racist nature of 'Zwarte Piet' ('Black Pete') as part of the Sinterklaas festivities reveals modern forms of prejudice. Recent research on the intersection of psychology, physiology, and neuroscience uncover this type of prejudice.

Daan Scheepers • 01-12-2014

Need help? Keep your compliments to yourself!

The idea is simple: the more compliments you give, the more you receive in return. My research shows that it might not be that simple. We showed that people who give compliments receive more liking, but less help.

Fieke Harinck • 17-11-2014

The Aha Moment

According to research by the Brain and Development Lab in Leiden, adolescents are better at finding creative solutions than adults. How can we explain that adolescents reach the so called 'aha moment' so quickly? Let's have a look into their brains!

Eveline Crone • 10-11-2014

Buying Fair Trade: altruism or selfishness?

Last week was Fair Trade week – a time when the importance of fair trade is stressed. The target group seems to be people who are concerned with others’ welfare, typically social-minded or altruistic people. But, is buying fair trade really a selfless act?

Marijke van Putten + 1 other • 31-10-2014

The blind men and the elephant: Optimizing healthcare by combining knowledge and ingredients.

In an increasingly complex healthcare system, with a growing number of patients with one or more chronic conditions, the call for innovative treatment options is growing. The answer? Collaboration!

Henriët van Middendorp • 29-10-2014

Why does Russia keep sending aid convoys to Ukraine and why does Ukraine resist?

Russia has just sent its third aid convoy to Ukraine. As on both previous occasions, Ukraine opposed the aid. Why does Ukraine resist Russian help, and why does Russia persist in sending it?

Esther van Leeuwen • 29-09-2014

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