Trust, expertise, and the philosophy of science.
This paper discusses the central role of trust in the philosophy of science and its importance in interactions between science and society. It advocates for philosophers of science to develop normative theories…
Editing episodic memory following the identification of error
This paper investigates how people edit their episodic memory when incorrect information is later identified in a sequence of messages. The study finds that memory editing is ineffective when old, incorrect information…
Fluency of consistency: When thoughts fit nicely and flow smoothly
This study demonstrates how cognitive processing influences affective responses, particularly through the concept of fluency—the ease or difficulty of processing information. It examines how fluency shapes everyday evaluative reactions, such as pleasure…
Repeated exposure to suggestion and the creation of false memories
The study investigates how repeated exposure to misleading suggestions affects eyewitness memory and the formation of false memories. Participants who viewed a burglary video and were asked repeated misleading questions were more…
Communications & Capacity Building: Exploring Clues from the Literature For Rural Community Development
This paper explores the critical role of communication in rural development and capacity building, highlighting how effective communication practices builds community ties and enhance development initiatives. It examines the integration of traditional…
Effects of instructions to disregard information on its subsequent recall and use in making judgments
This study examines how people form impressions based on a series of behaviors and how disregarded information affects their judgments. It found that early behaviors, even when told to disregard them, had…
Reminders and repetition of misinformation: Helping or hindering its retraction?
This paper examines the continued-influence effect of misinformation, where people rely on false information even after it has been retracted. It examines whether retractions that repeat misinformation are more or less effective…
Who wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
This paper explores the reasons behind some people’s support for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, focusing on cognitive, economic, and partisan theories. The study, conducted through a survey in central Pennsylvania, finds that…
The Truth About the Truth: A Meta-Analytic Review of the Truth Effect
This study explores the truth effect, indicating that repetition enhances trivia statements’ perceived truth. A meta-analysis of 51 studies reveals that the effect is more pronounced when comparing repeated statements to new…
The continued influence of misinformation in memory: What makes a correction effective?
This chapter examines how misinformation affects memory and reasoning, highlighting that memory often contains outdated or incorrect information that people may use in future decision-making. It emphasizes two key features of this…
