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New Content From Perspectives on Psychological Science
A sample of articles on nudge influence, voting age, relationship chemistry, morality in war, happiness, and the dual- and single- process models debate.
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Direct Democracy: Readers’ Eye Movements May Predict Votes on Ballot Measures
A young woman places her absentee voter ballot for the 2020 presidential election into a blue United States Postal mailbox.
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Direct Democracy: Readers’ Eye Movements May Predict Votes on Ballot Measures
A young woman places her absentee voter ballot for the 2020 presidential election into a blue United States Postal mailbox.
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New Research in Psychological Science
A sample of research on the fallibility of memory, encephalogram research, voice familiarity, voting preferences, neurodegenerative disease and aging, foreground bias in visual perception, and the responsible use of third-party data.
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Addressing Racial Equity Through Human-Centered Design
An effort underway by the government of the District of Columbia demonstrates how acts as simple as redesigning municipal forms can make government more equitable for all residents.
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Making Votes Count: It’s as Much About Psychology (and Ballot Design) as Security
Poorly designed ballots can prevent voters from understanding, seeing, using, and processing information correctly, which can lead to voting failures that alter the outcome of elections. Applied psychologists and human factors engineers can make a real difference in ensuring that ballots accurately capture voter intent.