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A new, multiyear study published in Psychological Science in the Public Interest finds that only 40% of the psychological assessment tools used in courts have been favorably rated by experts. [NEWS Feb. 15, 2020] More
The Verdict Is In: Courtrooms Seldom Overrule Bad Science
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Courses can be designed to employ active learning experiences that combat the illusions and misconceptions students bring with them to the classroom. More
Overturning Myths in Introductory Psychology
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Why would someone so dedicated to advancing psychological science teach his students about junk science? Emory University professor Scott O. Lilienfeld explains why that method works. More
Using Pseudoscience to Shine Light on Good Science
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Although numerous studies have identified different kinds of learning (such as “auditory" and “visual”), that research has serious flaws, according to a comprehensive report. More
Learning Styles Debunked: There is No Evidence Supporting Auditory and Visual Learning, Psychologists Say
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Researchers discuss some of the common misconceptions about people proficient in the art of deception, and reviews the shortcomings of commonly used lie-detection techniques. More
Lie Detection: Misconceptions, Pitfalls, and Opportunities for Improvement
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Violent individuals are often assumed to suffer from a long history of mental illness that compels them to act destructively, but a psychological study suggests that the link between psychosis and aggressive acts is weak. More
Psychosis and Violence Aren’t Strongly Linked
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A scientific review puts the claims behind brain-training games and apps to the test. More
Brain-Training Claims Not Backed by Science, Report Shows
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A systematic review doesn't disprove the myth linking creativity and mood disorders but it shows there's little evidence for it. More
No Clear Link Between Creativity and Mood Disorders
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Transcranial direct-current stimulation may be growing in popularity, but research suggests that it probably does not add meaningful benefit to cognitive training. More
No Evidence That Brain-Stimulation Technique Boosts Cognitive Training
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Science is revealing that the negative stereotypes about the generation born between 1980 and 2000 are inaccurate. More
Study Busts Some Myths about Millennials