Authors
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton is an associate professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, a member of Greater Good‘s editorial board, and the co-editor of the Greater Good book, Are We Born Racist?: New Insights from Neuroscience and Positive Psychology.
Stories by Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton
Does White Pride Lead to Prejudice?
April 26, 2012Does identifying as "White" predict negative attitudes towards diversity? That depends on how conscious you are of power, says new research.
How to Spot an Abuser
April 12, 2012Do you sometimes mistake psychological abuse for compatibility? Look to friends for help.
How to Idealize Your Spouse (Without Being a Fool)
March 26, 2012A new study says that there's a right way and a wrong way to put your partner on a pedestal.
Is It Best to Be Greedy in Tough Economic Times?
February 23, 2012New research suggests that evolution selects for altruism, not greed.
Is it Racism or Politics as Usual?
February 3, 2012Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains what a new study on racial bias means for the presidential election.
A New Year’s Resolution: Find Yourself Some Trouble
January 3, 2012What socks can teach us about intelligence and overcoming challenges.
What Would You Do if You Witnessed Child Abuse?
November 29, 2011How fair is it to vilify Penn State's Mike McQueary for not going to the police?
Why I Skipped This “Diversity” Bake Sale
September 29, 2011What UC Berkley's College Republicans get wrong about racism and colorblindness.
Does Empathy Reduce Prejudice—or Promote It?
August 29, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how to make sense of conflicting scientific evidence.
How to Deal with Prejudice
June 30, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how to confront negative experiences without letting our emotions overwhelm us.
Why Rap Gets a Bad Rap
May 31, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains the science behind a recent White House controversy.
Should We Talk to Young Children about Race?
May 5, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains why colorblindness doesn't work.
Why Do We Sabotage Our Success?
April 26, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how a research-proven teaching technique can actually backfire.
Drawing from Experience
March 31, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains how our cultural backgrounds can skew our opinions and judgments--but realizing this can help overcome tensions between groups.
Is Hollywood Racist?
February 28, 2011Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton considers why the top movies seem "whitewashed."
The Top 10 Strategies for Reducing Prejudice
January 3, 2011To greet the new year, Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton provides the best research-based tips for overcoming our differences.
Juan Williams and the Psychology of Prejudice
October 28, 2010Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton explains the difference between Juan Williams and Jesse Jackson.
A Nation of Cowards?
August 1, 2009Research shows that Americans have a hard time talking with people of a different race. But psychologist Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton reveals how these conversations can become less stressful and more rewarding.
Framed!
Summer 2008Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton argues that we must look to our prejudices, not our genes, to explain achievement gaps.
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
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How to Foster Group Creativity
April 11, 2012In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.
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You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence
April 24, 2012A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
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Five Lessons in Human Goodness from “The Hunger Games”
April 18, 2012The plot of the new film sounds cynical. But it reveals a surprising amount about the science of human goodness.
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Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
May 1, 2012The latest viral video sensation is more than a portrait of a cute and creative kid. It's a guide to how we can nurture kids' imagination.
Three Ways to Find Happiness on Facebook
May 21, 2012How to keep your child safe (and happy) online, Part 2
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