Empathy and prejudice after attacks in Paris and Beirut
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terrorism / Construal Level Theory / terror management theory / fear / prejudice / over-generalization / categorization
Empathy and prejudice after attacks in Paris and Beirut
In this blog, I will try to explain why we showed more empathy for victims in Paris than in Beirut, and how feelings of fear after such a terrorist attack can lead to prejudice against out-groups, especially against Muslims. / more
Empowering cartoonists, deterring killers, protecting bystanders: Can psychology contribute?
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Charlie Hebdo / terrorism / anti-terror / Islam
Empowering cartoonists, deterring killers, protecting bystanders: Can psychology contribute?
We respond on many levels, like our readers, to the 2015 attack on Charlie Hebdo staff in France. The human tragedy makes us sad and angry. The moral atrocity screams for outraged condemnation. The sense of threat calls out community determination, courage, and sacrifice. The counter-mobilisation of millions, and of world leaders, evokes pride and grim satisfaction. / more