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Psychology’s favourite moral thought experiment doesn’t predict real-world behaviour

Posted on June 23, 2018 by SCIENCE pickings

The participants saw two cages – one housing one mouse, the other housing five – each wired to an electroshock machine. They were told that in 20 seconds, if they did nothing, the machine would deliver a very painful but … Continue reading →

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Closing our eyes affects our moral judgements (Study, ResearchDigest)

Posted on January 31, 2011 by SCIENCE pickings

“The simple act of closing our eyes has a significant effect on our moral judgement and behaviour. […] Participants with their eyes closed who heard a hypothetical scenario in which they deliberately over-estimated hours worked (so as to charge more) … Continue reading →

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On conviction’s collective consequences: Integrating moral conviction with the social identity model of collective action (Study)

Posted on January 18, 2011 by SCIENCE pickings

“This article examines whether and how moral convictions predict collective action to achieve social change. Because moral convictions – defined as strong and absolute stances on moral issues – tolerate no exceptions, any violation motivates individuals to actively change that … Continue reading →

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Scientists Disrupt Moral Reasoning With Magnets To The Skull (Study)

Posted on January 17, 2011 by SCIENCE pickings

“Want to make somebody lose her belief that harming somebody else is wrong? All you have to do is hold a special magnet up to her head in the right place. Using a technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation – in … Continue reading →

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Washing Away Your Sins: Threatened Morality and Physical Cleansing

Posted on January 3, 2011 by SCIENCE pickings

(Chen-Bo Zhong and Katie Liljenquist) “[…] In three studies, we explored what we call the “Macbeth effect”—that is, a threat to one’s moral purity induces the need to cleanse oneself. […] Daily hygiene routines such as washing hands, as simple … Continue reading →

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