In this increasingly uncertain world, effectively conveying uncertainty to different audiences is crucial. Rather than using specific numerical probabilities, senders often rely on verbal cues to express uncertainty, such as saying something is ‘likely.’ However, these verbal probabilities can sometimes be misleading, as they may also convey confidence or hide mistakes. It’s like trying to […]
Published on April 7, 2022
While many Americans are trying to move on with their lives after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials are debating the best way to use vaccines to stay ahead of the coronavirus. A panel of U.S. vaccine experts was meeting Wednesday to discuss key… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]
Published on April 6, 2022
A longitudinal study tested the novel hypothesis that aggressive and disruptive children engage in frequent conflicts with classmates to strengthen their position in the group and enhance their popularity. Results revealed that higher initial levels of peer-reported aggression and disruptiveness were associated with increases in peer-reported popularity over the course of a semester, particularly for […]
Published on April 6, 2022