Zhiying Ren

Journal Article Psychological science · May 2024 It is important for people to feel listened to in professional and personal communications, and yet they can feel unheard even when others have listened well. We propose that this feeling may arise because speakers conflate agreement with listening quality ... Full text Cite

But what if I lose the offer? Negotiators’ inflated perception of their likelihood of jeopardizing a deal

Journal Article Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes · March 2024 Full text Cite

Beyond belief: How social engagement motives influence the spread of conspiracy theories

Journal Article Journal of Experimental Social Psychology · January 2023 Full text Cite

The shared responsibility model of deception.

Journal Article Current opinion in psychology · December 2022 Full text Cite

Authoritarian leaders share conspiracy theories to attack opponents, galvanize followers, shift blame, and undermine democratic institutions.

Journal Article Current opinion in psychology · August 2022 Although many virtuous leaders are guided by the ideal of prioritizing the needs and welfare of their subordinates, others advance their self-interest at the expense of the people they purport to serve. In this article, we discuss conspiracy theories as a ... Full text Cite