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When Voting, Political Preferences Outweigh the Evidence

May 10, 2013
From Daily Observations

Supporters of a political measure are more influenced by their initial preferences than cold, hard evidence suggesting that the measure won’t go their way. ... More>

Social science takes spotlight bow in election

Psychological Science in the News - USA Today
November 26, 2012

Member in the News - Jon Krosnick, Todd Rogers

Stop bickering and look out for the asteroids! An interview with Jonathan Haidt

Psychological Science in the News - The Washington Post
November 14, 2012

Member in the News - Jonathan Haidt

Voters determined to have their say despite 1 in millions odds of casting decisive ballot

Psychological Science in the News - The Washington Post
November 6, 2012

Member in the News - Kevin Lanning

Why do we vote? Not to pick the winner, probably

Psychological Science in the News - The Associated Press
November 5, 2012

Member in the News - Kevin Lanning
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