Research and Public Attitudes

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  Developing an Understanding of Science

  Young children are adept at several types of scientific reasoning, yet older children and adults have difficulty mastering formal scientific ideas and...

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  Fake News, Science, and the Growing Multiplicity and Duplicity of Information Sources

  Evidence-based policy and practice are founded on scientific information. It is critical for accurate information to reach the public and policy makers.

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  Judging Truth

  Deceptive claims surround us, embedded in fake news, advertisements, political propaganda, and rumors. How do people know what to believe?

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  Public Health and Online Misinformation: Challenges and Recommendations

  The internet has become a popular resource to learn about health and to investigate one's own health condition. However, people can easily become misinformed.

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  Climate Change: US Public Opinion

  A review of research findings and polling data about Americans’ attitudes on climate change reveals a lack of meaningful long-term change in mass opinion.

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  Psychology of Habit

  As the proverbial creatures of habit, people tend to repeat the same behaviors in recurring contexts. This review characterizes habits in terms of ...