Counterfactuals and Political/Legal Communication

This research area investigates how people develop different alternative representations and explanations of events with political or legal significance, as well as the effects of attacks and defenses on people's reputations. Particular attention is paid to counterfactual reasoning and communication ("If... then..."), a strategic representation of the past that highlights possible alternatives.

Ongoing Research Projects:

• Voting Psychology
• Counterfactuals & Conspiracy
• Counterfactuals & Forgiving
• Gender Attack in Politics