When we see a stranger, we automatically form a first impression based on their facial appearance. But what makes a person appear trustworthy or dominant to us?
Without the public’s trust, scientists have difficulty affecting policy and having an impact. With this in mind, we explored how endorsements of presidential candidates by scientific publications affected trust in science.
Rejection is always upsetting, but being devalued and rejected because one has a stigmatized identity is particularly distressing and undermines trust.