Opinion Science
A show about the psychology of opinions, where they come from, and how they change. Interviews with experts and deep dives into areas of research uncover the basic psychology of persuasion, communication, and public opinion. Hosted by social psychologist, Andy Luttrell.
Opinion Science
#99 The Power of Random Roommates with Sarah Gaither and Analia Albuja
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Andy Luttrell
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Season 6
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Episode 20
Drs. Sarah Gaither and Analia Albuja study racial identity and how we can overcome racial biases. They just published an important new study on the effects of random roommate assignments on students’ ability to develop diverse social networks.
Our conversation focuses on two key research papers: Gaither & Sommers (2013); Albuja et al. (in press).
And if you haven’t listened to my episode on the Contact Hypothesis (Episode 44), it pairs well with this one!
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