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Why resisting social pressure is harder than you think

A new study led by Philip Mazzocco, associate professor of social psychology Ohio State Mansfield, finds that most people imagine they are better at overcoming pressure to violate their own…

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Psychology professor named to National Academy of Sciences

Honored for his work on beliefs, attitudes and behaviors, Richard Petty receives one of the highest honors in the sciences.

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Richard Petty elected to National Academy of Sciences

The social psychology professor is among 120 members and 30 national members recently chosen "in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research."

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'It isn't over. It's just starting.': Alumna reflects on devastating California wildfires

By Lauren Pond

Jean Carfagno remembers the morning the sun disappeared.

Shortly after wildfires began devouring large swaths of Southern California on Jan. 7, 2025, she watched thick smoke obscure the…

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