People fail to process information that contradicts their convictions. A new study explains the neural processes that contribute to confirmation bias. Read More
Researchers report teleological thinking, a single and powerful cognitive bias which entails the perception of final causes or an overriding purpose in natural events, is linked to two seemingly unconnected beliefs; conspiracy theories and creationism. Read More
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
Researchers report intuition is the result of information processing in the brain that results in prediction based on previous experience. Read More
A new study illustrates how people can develop strong beliefs which do not align with reality. Read More
