Stereotypes Skew How Much We Say about Misfortune
The implications of ‘surprised elaboration’ can be profoundly consequential.
Stereotypes Skew How Much We Say about MisfortuneMany sports fans are strongly opposed to the use of steroids by athletes, and there are numerous explanations for why, including concerns about health and safety, fairness, rules violations, and athletes' position as role models. But what considerations are most important to our perceptions of steroid use? Are there conditions under which steroids might be acceptable? A team of researchers from Chicago Booth evaluated how 10 different possible explanations for steroid opposition affect our feelings about performance-enhancing drugs.
The implications of ‘surprised elaboration’ can be profoundly consequential.
Stereotypes Skew How Much We Say about MisfortuneResearch suggests we have room for improvement when it comes to investing in tools that mitigate distraction.
Are You Undervaluing Your Own Attention?The widely held view that humans immediately notice what’s in front of them is undoubtedly wrong.
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