Tools to keep our biases in check
Some cognitive therapists may show some of the same cognitive distortions they’re trying to address in their clients. Does a "do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do" approach work?
A new study using the Implicit Association Test claims White people see Black people as less human, but critics of the IAT provide reasons to doubt that conclusion.Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson cited SSRIs as a potential cause of mass shootings. Is there any research support, or have they succumbed to an illusory correlation?
Victims of tragedy who deserve compassion are often blamed. When the House Speaker’s husband is a victim of political violence, blame can expand into wild conspiracy theories.The “invisible gorilla” effect is back in the news, and newer research has found similar oversights among drivers and radiologists. But these errors don’t seem to be the norm.
Do masking rules take away our freedom? Is there really no point to a life-saving vaccine? Those who agree may be viewing the world through an either-or lens.Despite the warnings, many keep attending large gatherings without masks. Social forces and biases may be in play. With Omicron and the holidays approaching, what can be done?
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