We all know a nonconformist in our lives, or we’ve seen them in the news—someone who marches to the beat of their own drum, who stands out from the crowd. A recent study illuminates the way two types of nonconformists, mavericks and contrarians, are perceived in the United States.
Dr. Brian Haas is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Georgia and a lead author of the study. He sat down with WUGA’s Martin Matheny earlier this week.