Racial Justice vs. Status Quo Bias
by Roy Eidelson Ph.D. Status quo defenders target our fears of change. In psychology, “status quo bias” refers to our general tendency to prefer things the way they are rather than having…
The Source for Independent Thought and Analysis
by Roy Eidelson Ph.D. Status quo defenders target our fears of change. In psychology, “status quo bias” refers to our general tendency to prefer things the way they are rather than having…
by Roy Eidelson Successful persuasion frequently follows either of two very different paths. KEY POINTS Some forms of persuasion rely on logical arguments while others effectively tap into emotions, making…