I have been researching the psychology of conspiracy beliefs for seven years now and people often ask me why people believe in them. This is not a simple question.
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2024
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Many companies pay out bonuses at the end of January. Economist David Schindler investigated whether bonuses work in modern work environments, where teams have to solve complex problems together. His main conclusion is bonuses ...
Economics & Business
Jan 16, 2024
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Young women seem to be less drawn to degrees in science or technology. But what is putting them off? A sociological study at UZH has revealed that outdated gender stereotypes—such as supposed differences in analytical thinking—play ...
Social Sciences
Apr 26, 2023
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Year 12 students around Australia are preparing to sit their final exams. For many young people this is one of the most stressful parts of school, with their future supposedly coming down to one number.
Education
Sep 19, 2022
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In disinformation campaigns, like the long-standing pro-Kremlin campaign targeted at Ukraine by the Russian government, who is most at risk of believing false information? A study led by McGill University and the Massachusetts ...
Social Sciences
Aug 4, 2022
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This week, educators, students and the public around the world are participating in Computer Science Education Week by organizing and leading one-hour coding tutorials.
Education
Dec 4, 2018
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Religious beliefs are not linked to intuition or rational thinking, according to new research by the universities of Coventry and Oxford.
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2017
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Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their beliefs, even when experts disagree and evidence contradicts them. New research from Case Western Reserve University may help explain the extreme perspectives, on religion, politics ...
Social Sciences
Jul 26, 2017
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The conflict between science and religion may have its origins in the structure of our brains, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Babson College have found.
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2016
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(Phys.org) —If advancing civilization relies on social networks, the world is in trouble. According to newly published research by University of Oregon psychologist Azim Shariff, individuals relying on their social groups ...
Social Sciences
Feb 19, 2014
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