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Author: Rachel Ernstoff

Rachel is a graduate student studying social psychology. Her research focuses on intergroup relations and political polarization. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, cooking, playing board games, and crocheting.

Blog / United Stats of America

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 / Rachel Ernstoff / 1

Political polarization is at an all time high, and many polls have focused on the differences between Democrats and Republicans. This post puts a more positive spin on some of the findings.

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Blog / Novel Dichotomies

June 3, 2020June 8, 2020 / Rachel Ernstoff / 5

Why are there so many two-factor theories in psychology? In this post, I explore the effects of dichotomous thinking and novelty requirements in academia.

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Essay Psychology Reflection Theory

Blog / Burst your bubble

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 / Rachel Ernstoff /

Why do we get stuck in information bubbles? What psychological processes are involved? How can you burst your bubble?

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Information bubble Psychology Selective exposure Selective processing

Blog / Most readers loved this blog post

September 30, 2019October 7, 2019 / Rachel Ernstoff /

Social proof is the idea that when we hear that a lot of people are doing something, we will be more likely to behave similarly. Its effects are widespread and diverse, and you can use it to your advantage.

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