What do animals 'know'? More than you may think
(PhysOrg.com) -- Rats use their knowledge to make decisions when faced with ambiguous situations, UCLA psychologists report.
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Dec 9, 2011
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Stereotypes can be self-reinforcing, stubborn even without any supporting evidence
A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows why letting stereotypes inform our judgments of unfamiliar people can be such a hard habit to break.
Social Sciences
Aug 2, 2022
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How do you study facial bias without bias?
When we encounter an unfamiliar face, we tend to make snap judgments. Does the person look smart, attractive, or young? Are they trustworthy or corrupt? Neuroscientists and psychologists study how our brains form these facial ...
Social Sciences
Dec 15, 2021
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Two international samples used for large-scale study of gender differences in moral judgments within cultures
A trio of researchers in the Department of Psychology at the University of Southern California has conducted two international sample studies to highlight gender differences in moral judgments within cultures. In their paper ...
Diversity only marginally boosts accuracy of group's predictions
Diversity for boards, juries and other influential decision-making teams can help ensure that the interests of a diverse population are fairly represented and addressed.
Social Sciences
Feb 15, 2018
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Smartphones could be changing the way we make moral decisions, says study
People using smartphones are more likely to make rational and unemotional decisions compared to PC users when presented with a moral dilemma on their device, according to a new study from City, University of London.
Social Sciences
May 25, 2017
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New study shows that people who were encouraged to judge each other's morals cooperated better in groups
People value their moral reputation to such an extent that they will work to behave well and cooperate with each other rather than risk being judged negatively for their actions, according to new Stanford research.
Social Sciences
Apr 7, 2017
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How to get moral 'free-riders' to cooperate
What motivates people to contribute to trustful moral judgment, which is a public good yet tends to be costly? This is 'the moral free rider problem'. Mathematician Tatsuya Sasaki from University of Vienna and colleagues ...
Social Sciences
Jul 6, 2016
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Study shows moral judgment influenced by locality, time and authority figures
(Phys.org)—A large team of researchers with members from institutions in the U.S., Australia, Canada and the U.K. has conducted a study that they claim shows that moral judgments by people in communities are influenced ...
Views you can use? How online ratings affect your judgment
Are you influenced by the opinions of other people—say, in the comments sections of websites? If your answer is no, here's another question: Are you sure?
Social Sciences
Aug 8, 2013
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