Ken DeMarree
kgdemarree.bsky.social
Ken DeMarree
@kgdemarree.bsky.social
Social Psychologist at University at Buffalo. I study attitudes, persuasion, listening, and metacognition. In my free time, I do yoga, hike, cook (and eat!), and brew beer and 전통주.
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A new post in my blog, "The Listening Lens'. This time about my perspectives on the issues with active listening nowdays. Will be happy to learn your thoughts.

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The Problem With "Active Listening"
Why authentic listening isn't about performing the right behaviors, but about genuine presence, how to move from parroting words to mirroring meaning, and transform conversations.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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University at Buffalo’s Psychology Department will be hosting a graduate program virtual open house on Nov 5th- Come hear from faculty and graduate students about our department - and ask questions about our upcoming admissions cycle for PhD and MA programs. Please share with prospective students!
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The Dept of Psychology at the UB is recruiting for a SUNY Empire Innovation faculty hire at the rank of Prof or Assoc Prof. The hire is focused on the study of human cognition and behavior to address gaps in learning, development, or education using AI. www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58513
Professor OR Associate Professor, Psychology
The Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo (UB). The State University of New York, is recruiting for a SUNY Empire Innovation faculty hire at the rank of Professor or Associate Professo...
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August 14, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Excited to share our new paper in Emotion!

High-quality listening evokes Kama Muta, a social emotion of being “moved by love.” Across 3 studies (N=1,126), both speakers & listeners felt more moved when listening was of high-quality. @kgdemarree.bsky.social

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June 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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What happens when we bring high-quality listening to a bipartisan conversation? In 3 experiments (N=1,390), we found that:
Speakers felt more open and more willing to engage again, but there was no change.
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June 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM