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Misinformation: Psychological Science Shows Why It Sticks and How to Fix It

Childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Global warming is confirmed by science. And yet, many people believe claims to the contrary. Why does misinformation stick? A new report published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest explores this phenomenon. ... More>


The Science of Choosing Compassion


Would You Rather Win Silver Or Bronze? (Be Careful What You Wish For)


The History of Decision Making

GoCognitive provides free access to tools on cognitive psychology and neuroscience. Today's interview spotlight is on Gerd Gigerenzer. ... More>


Rethinking Bias in the Workplace

Howard Ross is a frequent flyer, and a few years back he conducted this simple experiment. He went through airport security one hundred times, and on half of those occasions ... More>