Thomas Arciszewski

ORCID: 0000-0002-7524-8911
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Research Areas
  • Misinformation and Its Impacts
  • Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
  • Social and Intergroup Psychology
  • Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Design Education and Practice
  • Child and Animal Learning Development
  • Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
  • Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
  • Mind wandering and attention
  • Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
  • Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
  • Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
  • COVID-19 epidemiological studies
  • Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
  • Social Representations and Identity
  • Media Influence and Politics
  • Aesthetic Perception and Analysis
  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • BRCA gene mutations in cancer
  • Mental Health via Writing
  • Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Education, sociology, and vocational training

Aix-Marseille Université
2013-2024

Laboratoire de Psychologie Cognitive
2022

Centre Paul Albert-Février
2022

Center for Research in Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology
2012-2016

Délégation Paris 5
2012

Université Paris Cité
2012

This study extends the findings that young infants prefer prosocial to antisocial others ( H amlin & W ynn, C ognitive D evelopment 2011, 26 , 30; amlin, B loom, N ature 2007, 450 557) older (12–24 and 24–36 months) with a novel display. We presented short cartoons in which character (the “Protoganist”) engaged ball play two others, one acting prosocially “Giver”), other antisocially “Keeper”). Afterward, were Giver Keeper characters encouraged reach for of their choices. found exhibited...

10.1111/infa.12095 article EN Infancy 2015-07-23

Research suggests that belief in conspiracy theories (CT) stems from basic psychological mechanisms and is linked to other systems (e.g., religious beliefs). While previous research has extensively examined individual contextual variables associated with CT beliefs, it not yet investigated the role of culture. In current research, we tested, based on a situated cultural cognition perspective, extent which culture predicts beliefs. Using Hofstede's model values, three nation‐level analyses...

10.1111/pops.12716 article EN Political Psychology 2020-12-05

Previous terror management theory research has shown that mortality salience (MS; a death reminder) leads to the derogation of those who are perceived be threats or violators one’s cultural worldview. Immigrants may viewed as such threat, but not necessarily all majority group members culture. The studies presented here tested hypothesis that, depending upon nature participants’ worldview, MS would either increase decrease liking an immigrant. After being reminded their control topic, French...

10.1027/1016-9040/a000056 article EN European Psychologist 2011-05-26

Abstract The different definitions of creativity that have been proposed by researchers developed out what are called explicit theories creativity, on the basis logical and semantic arguments, independently empirical data. present paper focuses two such definitions, standard definition (M.A. Runco & G.J. Jaeger, 2012), which defines a creative product as one is novel valuable, R.W. Weisberg’s (2015, 2018) intentional novelty (IN) definition, produced intentionally. Those make predictions...

10.1002/jocb.492 article EN The Journal of Creative Behavior 2021-02-08

SUMMARY Previous research suggests that unfounded beliefs (UB)—such as conspiracist and in the supernatural—stem from similar cognitive motivational mechanisms. More specifically, it has been demonstrated ability is negatively associated with UB but only among individuals who value epistemic rationality. The present study goes beyond previous correlational studies by examining whether negative association between can be strengthened through a subtle rationality prime. In large scale online...

10.1002/acp.3547 article EN Applied Cognitive Psychology 2019-03-20

We validate, extend, and empirically theoretically criticize the cultural dimension of humane orientation project GLOBE (Global Leadership Organizational Behavior Effectiveness Research Program). Theoretically, is not just a one-dimensionally positive concept about being caring, altruistic, kind to others as discussed by Kabasakal Bodur (2004), but there also certain ambivalence this concept. suggest differentiating toward in-group members from out-group members. A multicountry construct...

10.1177/0022022112465671 article EN Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology 2012-11-07

Abstract Conspiracy theories are narratives, they tell mostly fictional stories. In that sense, conspiracy creative productions similar to other involving such as poems, films, or However, contrary these regularly studied in the field of creativity, remain unexplored this field. The present contribution proposes consider narratives products. We discuss extent which meet criteria standard definition creativity and how their negative individual societal consequences place dark side . argue new...

10.1002/jocb.497 article EN The Journal of Creative Behavior 2021-03-25

In scientific research on creativity, there has been considerable debate concerning the criteria by which a production can be judged more or less creative, that is, about definition of creativity. The most frequent – standard incorporates novelty and value. However, other definitions, based single criterion than two criteria, have also proposed. Much discussion this issue semantic analysis, logical analysis concepts involved usefulness various proposed criteria. article, question necessary...

10.1080/10400419.2021.1997176 article EN Creativity Research Journal 2021-11-08

Abstract Psychological research suggests that violent extremism (e.g., terrorism) stems partly from existential motives, such as individuals’ need to achieve significance in life after experiencing failure, ostracism, or humiliation (Significance Quest Theory; SQT). Parallel investigations sociology and criminology established similar findings by linking anomia—a syndrome including feelings of meaninglessness, powerlessness, isolation, self‐estrangement, normlessness—with behavior. In line...

10.1002/ab.21863 article EN Aggressive Behavior 2019-08-26

Abstract In France, laïcité is a legal principle enforcing State secularism. However, research indicates that Modern (vs. traditional) beliefs about (ML) help legitimate prejudice against minorities. From Social Identity Theory, we hypothesized ML should be positively linked with national identification, stereotyping, and support for discrimination. Accordingly, demonstrate independently predicts discriminatory policies (Study 1a, N = 241) Maghrebi IAT scores 1b, 242). mediates the link...

10.1002/ejsp.2576 article EN European Journal of Social Psychology 2019-02-13

Suicide continues to be a major public health issue, especially in the United States. It is well-established fact that depression and suicidal ideation are risk factors for suicide. Drawing on recent research shows absolutist words (e.g., “completely,” “totally”) constitute linguistic markers of ideation, we created an online index thinking (ATI) using search query data (i.e., Google Trends time series). Mixed-model analyses age-adjusted suicide rates States from 2004 2017 revealed ATI...

10.1177/2167702620916925 article EN Clinical Psychological Science 2020-05-28

Collective action is a key driver of social and political change within societies. So far, the main factor mobilizing individuals into collective remains extent to which they feel identified with protesting group (i.e., identification). Although link between identification well-established, current evidence relies mostly on self-report data. To tackle this issue, we combined real-life protest counts in United States (2017–2020) online search data (Google Trends) for pronouns indicating...

10.1177/1948550620987672 article EN Social Psychological and Personality Science 2021-02-17

ABSTRACT The 7C's of creativity (Lubart, 2017) summarize scientific contributions in seven categories as a function their main object interest relation to creativity: Creators, Creating, Collaboration, Context, Creations, Consumption, and Curricula. In its attempt grasp these different dimensions the phenomenon creativity, psychology seems have lost sight interest: creative human behavior . This contribution constitutes short plea restore “ Creating ” (i.e., behavior), central place...

10.1002/jocb.590 article EN The Journal of Creative Behavior 2023-05-14

According to the temporal theory of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), audiovisual changes in environment, particularly those linked facial and verbal language, are often too fast be faced, perceived, and/or interpreted online by many children with ASD, which could help explain their facial, verbal, socioemotional interaction impairments. Our goal here was test for first time impact slowed-down information on cognition behavior 2 boys ASD delay. Using 15 experimental sessions during 4 months,...

10.1542/peds.2015-4207 article EN PEDIATRICS 2017-05-03

This longitudinal study examined the associations between maternal depressive symptoms and infant holding bias in a sample of N = 43 women during three prospective sessions: pregnancy, two months after childbirth, when child was 19 age. The majority mothers (65.8% on average) held their children left side body at all sessions; approximately 30% demonstrated change preference, particular pre- first post-natal session. Examination reciprocal depression revealed that prior concurrent did not...

10.1080/17405629.2013.791230 article EN European Journal of Developmental Psychology 2013-05-16

ABSTRACT The term “creative” is commonly used in everyday language and academic discourse to discuss the nature of artistic innovative productions. This usage inherently implies existence a variable creativity that allows different creative works be compared. standard definition asserts production must possess both value novelty order considered truly creative. However, previous psychometric studies aimed at establishing such based on these two dimensions have produced results seem...

10.1002/jocb.667 article EN The Journal of Creative Behavior 2024-06-09

Conservative ideology is closely linked with pathogen prevalence, and adherence to conservative values increases under threat. To this day, few studies have demonstrated effect using ecological data. For the first time, we analyse results from an election (the 2020 French local election) which was held during growing COVID-19 spread in country. Using mixed modelling on county-level data (N = 96), show that perceived threat (search volume indices) but not real (prevalence rates) prior are...

10.31234/osf.io/aqkpm preprint EN 2020-06-07

Abstract The assessment of population mental health relies on survey data from representative samples, which come with considerable costs. Drawing research established that absolutist words (e.g. never) are semantic markers for depression, we propose a new measure based the frequency in online search (absolute thinking index; ATI). Our aims were to first validate ATI, and use it model public dynamics France UK during current COVID-19 pandemic. To do so, extracted time series validated...

10.1038/s41598-022-06392-4 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2022-02-16

The heterogeneity of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) requires providing everyday activities and interventions adapted according to the characteristics each individual. Digital Solutions (software, apps, websites, etc.) can support this adaptation favor development expand abilities these specific users. However, it is necessary ensure quality resources. From perspective, accessibility recommendations for users with autism are available guide developers evaluation teams on suitable digital...

10.1145/3554364.3559142 article EN 2022-10-17

This study assessed the impact of results genetic testing for hereditary cancer from a multifactorial health psychology perspective, considering that emotional expression plays key role in psychological adjustment. Measures dispositional and transactional coping strategies, anxiety alexithymia were filled out by 77 participants longitudinal design. Statistical analyses performed using general linear models partial least squares path modelling, low-constraint methods are particularly useful...

10.1080/08870446.2010.506575 article EN Psychology and Health 2011-03-24

Our objective was to explore the relationships between adult attachment and various aspects of emotional awareness, including alexithymia level awareness. Participants were 112 university students who completed Attachment Style Questionnaire, Bermond–Vorst Alexithymia Questionnaire (BVAQ), Level Emotional Awareness Scale. We found that positively related avoidant style negatively with anxious style. Anxious style-but not avoidance-was also An analysis four categories revealed subtle...

10.3402/snp.v2i0.10744 article EN cc-by-nc Socioaffective Neuroscience & Psychology 2012-01-01

Abstract The prevalence of unfounded beliefs (e.g., supernatural or conspiracy beliefs) remains an important issue due to their negative consequences in various domains. Interventions were shown reduce only when addressing pseudoscientific ones. Based on these findings, we designed a single session intervention aiming teach participants the epistemological distinction between science and pseudoscience. We then assessed effectiveness this intervention. Secondary school teachers ( N = 130)...

10.1002/acp.3969 article EN Applied Cognitive Psychology 2022-05-16
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