William Chopik, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption 'People may portray the United States as this empathetic and generous giant, but that might be changing,' said William Chopik, assistant professor of psychology at Michigan State University. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.