Why are people susceptible to conformity, compliance, and obedience? Personality explains our responses to these types of social influence.
Three Types of Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience
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Unraveling the Psychological Drivers of the Salem Witch Trials
What does psychology reveal about the Salem witch trials? Learn how mass hysteria and social dynamics drove colonial America’s infamous witch hunt.
The Psychology of Nightmares
The psychology of nightmares reveals what causes bad dreams. Explore how nightmares relate to personality.
The Hidden Drawbacks of a Nice Corporate Culture
A nice corporate culture comes with some hidden drawbacks. Discover why organizations with a nice culture struggle with productivity and profitability.
What Is Impression Management?
Impression management is when someone presents themself in a certain way to manage the impression that others have of them. Learn more here.
Career Success and Inequality
Career success is full of inequality. What factors influence career success, and how can we help to minimize these inequalities? Find out here.
Measuring IQ and EQ
What are the differences between IQ and EQ? This article discusses the meaning and measurement of intelligence and emotional intelligence.
The Benefits of Cooperation at Work: Why Getting Along Matters
Our need for social acceptance is a fundamental part of human nature. How does that affect the importance of cooperation at work?
How to Take a Personality Test
You can’t pass or fail on a personality test, but you can make mistakes. Read this article to learn tips for how to take a personality assessment.
Hogan Assessments Awarded the SIOP Best International Paper Award 2024
Hogan’s Alise Dabdoub, PhD, and Anne-Marie Paiement, PhD, received the SIOP Best International Paper Award for setting the standards for best practice in international assessment processes.