We use natural language processing techniques to examine a wide variety of psychological processes. Current projects address the following questions: 

 

What are the strongest linguistic predictors of attitude change and persuasion?

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How does language inform adaptive decision-making and expertise in police officers?

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What are the language features that facilitate mutual understanding in computer-mediated communication?

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How does language shape compromise and other outcomes in international relations negotiations?

 

Do political partisans operate in different "universes of discourse" and how does it impact compromise and understanding? 

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Can AI chatbots be used to enhance well-being, and if so, how?