Ryan Boyd

Ryan Boyd

  • Joined: November 11, 2023
  • Articles: 27
  • Comments: 1

They’re waffles, dammit

Alright, I know. People put their entire life story in blog posts before they’ll tell you how to cook something. We get it — you lead a rich, textured life full of wonder, excitement, and anecdotes about food you ate…

RIP #10: The Correspondence Principle

Note: This post is part of the “classic” RIP series, which is described in this initial post for context. (Originally posted on May 28, 2024) One concept from the broader universe of psychological (and psychometric) theory that I’ve wanted to…

RIP #9: The K-Factor

Note: This post is part of the “classic” RIP series, which is described in this initial post for context. (Originally posted April 1, 2024) We’re long overdue for another RIP, so… let’s rip! The history of research on personality and…

RIP #8: Approach versus Avoidance

Note: This post is part of the “classic” RIP series, which is described in this initial post for context. (Originally posted February 5, 2024) Psychology, as a discipline, tends to go through waves of “big” and “small” thinking. Whenever it…

RIP #7: Positivity Offset

Note: This post is part of the “classic” RIP series, which is described in this initial post for context. (Originally posted January 2, 2024) New year, new RIP! I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday season, and I’d…

RIP #6: Integration

Note: This post is part of the “classic” RIP series, which is described in this initial post for context. (Originally posted November 14, 2023) Here’s the trouble with how we think about measuring abstract psychological things that go beyond the physical processes…

RIP #5: A Science of Behavior

Note: This post is part of the “classic” RIP series, which is described in this initial post for context. (Original posted October 23, 2023) I know, I know… you’ve all been sitting around, nothing to do, waiting with baited breath…