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Research and Publications
In Dr. Tausen's Social Cognition Lab, a small team of research students investigate how people think about and treat one another, with a special focus on the causes and consequences of dehumanization. Bridging psychology and theology, Dr. Tausen's lab also investigate ways to cultivate virtues and eliminate psychological barriers to loving others well.
Explore Dr. Tausen's peer-reviewed articles for a deeper look at my academic work.
Research Spotlight
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Who helps individuals experiencing homelessness and how can we improve the treatment of those who are unhoused?
Dr. Tausen's recent research has identified that seeing individuals experiencing homelessness as animalistic and having weak social justice motivations are two primary predictors of actions to avoid and an unwillingness to help those who are unhoused.
Unlike many DEI efforts which focus on improving attitudes towards marginalized groups, this work suggests that it might actually be more important to help cultivate a broader understanding of social justice issues first.
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