Beauty in the biased eye of the beholder
When we see a painting, we rate its aesthetic value based upon other artwork we have just seen. ... Read More...
bias
Change the bias, change the behavior? Maybe not
A meta-analysis of papers about implicit bias finds little evidence that changing a person's biased beliefs alters their behavior.... Read More...
How the Brain Biases Beliefs
Researchers report the interaction between two regions of the prefrontal cortex may underlie our motivation to cling to a desirable notion about the future.... Read More...
Why Our Brains See the World As “Us” Versus “Them”
Researchers say our neural circuits could be responsible for why we find comfort in those who are similar to us and why we are often uneasy with those who might differ from us.... Read More...
Having One Eye Better Than the Other May Explain Ants’ Left Bias
A new study reveals behavioral lateralization may be hardwired during development rather than something learned from experience.... Read More...
Metaphors Bias Perceptions of Scientific Discovery
According to a new study, metaphors can influence our perceptions of the quality of an idea and the ability of the idea's creator.... Read More...