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Good science doesn’t eliminate uncertainty: it explains it.
A social psychologist explains how to avoid being misled, and how to prevent yourself – and others – from spreading inaccurate information.
The science says that more or better climate education won’t convince sceptics. Here’s what we can do instead.
On the whole, results from psychology research studies don’t support a direct connection between playing violent video games and aggressive behavior.
Though the World Health Organization has declared “gaming disorder” an addiction, its – and others’ – concerns about technology use and alleged addiction don’t hold up to scholarly scrutiny.
For years, there have been questions about research showing connections between playing violent video games and aggressive behavior.
Does science have an answer to science denial? Just as being vaccinated protects you from a later full-blown infection, a bit of misinformation explained could help ward off other cases down the road.
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Professor of Psychology, Stetson University
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Research Assistant Professor, Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University
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Professor: Evidence-Informed Decision-Making, University of Johannesburg
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Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide
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University of Johannesburg
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Senior researcher at the Africa Centre for Evidence, University of Johannesburg
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Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Liverpool
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Associate Research Professor of Social Psychology, Louisiana State University
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PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide
