Washington, DC - Some research shows facts are better received when presented on their own. Other studies show facts are more accepted when interwoven with stories; stories can help bridge emotional connections.
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Aug 19, 2019
Facts and Stories: Great Stories Undermine Strong Facts
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Aug 07, 2019
American Liberals & Conservatives Have Different Views on Equity, Share Value of “Protestant Work Ethic”
American liberals and conservatives have different views on equity, according to a new study focusing on Moral Foundations Theory, but are not that different from each other when it comes to the “Protestant work ethic.”
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Aug22
Aug 22, 2019
The Illusion of the “Hot Hand” in Basketball – and among Monkeys
by Brett Pelham
Almost everyone believes in the “hot hand” in basketball. But research shows that this belief is wrong. And we are starting to uncover why this illusion is so hard to change.Aug21
Aug 21, 2019
The Intriguing Complexity of Stereotypes of Biracial People
by Allison L. Skinner
People have stereotypes about people of different races. So, what do they think about biracial people?
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