How to Battle the Bots Wrecking Your Online Study
A word of caution to researchers using digital platforms to run their studies: beware of bots. They’re more sophisticated than you might think.
Psychology
Reactions to Political Correctness Are Not Inherently Partisan
Is political incorrectness just “telling it like it is,” or is it cruel and uncivil discourse? Your answer to this question depends less on your political party and more on how much you care about the group in question.
Fear of Flying Solo? Don’t Panic, There Are Benefits to Venturing Out Alone
It may feel awkward to go out by yourself, but don’t be worried. Here are the reasons why venturing out alone is better than you think.
Expertise in the Age of YouTube
The internet is often derided as the place productivity and well-being go to die. But if it can democratize expertise that judgment might start to look premature.
Intro to Happiness: Yale Professor Laurie Santos Brings Popular Course to Podcast
Laurie Santos’s evidence-based lessons on becoming happier have moved from the lecture hall to the airwaves.
Registered Reports Remove Pressure on Researchers to Get the “Right” Results
Don’t be tempted to rewrite research history. Registered reports can help you design and evaluate studies with guards against changing the story once the results come in.