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Joshua D Foster

About

Joshua D. Foster is currently Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at the University of South Alabama (go Jags!) located in Mobile, Alabama. He received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Old Dominion University (go Monarchs!), his Master's Degree in Experimental Psychology from Towson University (go Tigers!), and his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Georgia (go Dawgs!). Prior to his doctoral studies, he spent two years as a data analyst at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (go Jays!).

Foster studies a broad range of topics, including personality, self-esteem, close relationships, evolutionary psychology, motivation, decision-making, sports, and psychometrics. His research, most notably on narcissistic personality, has been published in numerous scholarly journals and books and has received national and international media attention.

Recent Posts
Mass Murder is Nothing to Fear
It will be interesting to see what results from the two recent incidents of mass murder than occurred in Alabama and Germany. To the extent that the past is prologue, we should expect to see plenty of public fear and extreme reactions from officials and politicians. Both can be traced, at least to some degree, to a cognitive shortcut called the availability heuristic.
Narcissists Don't Make Love
When you think of sex, what are some words that come to mind? Do you think that your partner thinks the same way? If you are more or less narcissistic than your partner, then the answer is probably no and this may have implications for your relationship.
Advice for Public Speakers: "Just Do It!"
Imagine starting a term paper with the following statements:"Before I begin, I just want to point out that I've had a cold for the past few days so my head's a little cloudy. Also, I didn't get much sleep the last few nights, so I'm really tired. Oh, and I had to kind of write this paper in a hurry. So if it's not the best thing in the world, please bear with me."You wouldn't start a term paper like that, would you? So how come so many students begin their classroom speeches with similar statements?
Do Narcissists Really Hate Themselves Deep Down Inside?

Narcissists are arrogant and self-absorbed. If you're like most people, you probably also assume that narcissists dislike themselves deep down inside. A recent study, however, challenges this assumption.

Narcissists are arrogant and self-absorbed. If you're like most people, you probably also assume that narcissists dislike themselves deep down inside. A recent study, however, challenges this assumption.