The Psychology of Polarization (Presented by Science for the Church)

Tuesday January 21, 20025  10:00 to 11:30 by zoom

“Polarization and The Groups We Join” with Dr. Dominic Parker, Lehigh University

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Bio: Dominic Packer is a professor of psychology and the Associate Vice Provost of Research at Lehigh University. He completed his bachelor's degree in from McGill University and PhD from the University of Toronto, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at The Ohio State University.  He studies intergroup relations, dissent, social influence, and leadership. With Jay Van Bavel, he recently published The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony.  The Power of Us won the William James Award from Division 1 of the American Psychological Association for the best book of 2022 and the Social Impact Award from the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding.