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More political behavior highlights from Kevin Lewis' blog:

• High power + low status = jerky behavior.
• Organizational leaders can inspire their employees - but only if they don't deliver their message directly.
• Not all altruists participate alike.
• Those who feel more socially connected are also more apt to dehumanize "others."
• When it comes to forming policy alliances, ideology - not power - is the glue that binds.
• Americans haven't changed the way they participate in groups over the past three decades, but citizens who are involved in many groups have become more partisan.
• When seeing is misleading.
• More evidence that once we've made our minds up, we only hear evidence that supports our decision.
• Yes, it's possible to make juror instructions comprehensible.
• We're more likely to believe someone when he's talking to others - than talking directly to ourselves.
• Want to make someone more progressive? Have them turn a crank clockwise.
• "Social Proof" strikes again: this time in getting residents to conserve water.
• Perception of popularity benefits niche products more than mass-appeal products.
• We love what we create. Perhaps too much. Not that we can't love what we buy too much too.
• When labels confuse more than enlighten.