Harriet Over

Professor of Psychology , University of York, UK

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Harriet Over is professor of psychology at the University of York. She studies the development of prejudice and inter-group behaviour.

Written by Harriet Over

Photo of a crying child with an adult near a giant mask in a street setting. The child wears a blue scarf and white clothes.
MIND AND BRAIN

Why do we make snap judgments based on facial appearance?

Even snap judgments that appear at a very early age can be inculcated by the imagery and messages shared within a culture

by Richard Cook & Harriet Over

Black and white photo of rows of skulls on shelves in a dimly lit room, conveying a sombre and historical atmosphere.
VIOLENCE AND AGGRESSION

Recognising our common humanity might not be enough to prevent hatred

The dehumanisation idea is compelling, and efforts to reduce it well-meaning, but it’s a flawed explanation of intergroup harm

by Harriet Over