Psychology

Stanford GSB professor Jennifer Eberhardt analyzed thousands of police stops to reveal how officers’ words predict escalation. Now, advances in AI could take that research further – and faster.

Not only are AIs far more agreeable than humans when advising on interpersonal matters, but users also prefer the sycophantic models.

Researchers have developed an instrument that reframes ambiguity as a learnable skill, helping students and educators better prepare for an unpredictable future.

In a new book, Stanford philosopher Krista Lawlor explores how understanding this elusive trait can foster more productive dialogue about what really matters.

In Churn, social psychologist Claude Steele examines why diverse settings can feel uncomfortable – and shares an antidote to transform these experiences.

Jennifer Eberhardt, professor of psychology and of organizational behavior, on the goals of her research on police body-worn cameras.

A new method created by Stanford researchers reduces polarization by downranking antidemocratic and highly partisan posts on X.

Co-authored by Stanford cognitive psychologist Jay McClelland, The Emergent Mind explores how neural networks advanced AI and radically changed our understanding of the human mind.

At the inaugural Stanford Builders Forum, speakers explored the skills and qualities essential for engaging across differences: empathy, open-mindedness, and a willingness to be challenged.

Young adults consistently underestimate how empathetic their peers are, a new study finds. But there’s a simple and scalable fix.