When it comes to learning and making decisions, humans don’t always play fair. We have this tendency to be biased towards positive outcomes and information that confirms what we already believe. It turns out that these biases are not just limited to ‘high-level’ belief updates, as previously thought. Recent evidence suggests that the same biases […]
Navigating social interactions can feel like a never-ending performance. Just as actors use camouflage to blend into their surroundings, autistic individuals may engage in a similar behavior to cope with the challenges of the neurotypical world. Researchers are exploring this phenomenon through the lens of impression management, a concept that sheds light on the reasons, […]
Imagine being stuck in line at a theme park with no end in sight. Except, instead of rides and cotton candy, you’re waiting for essential mental health care to stand trial! This is the reality for many individuals with mental illness in the United States who find themselves incarcerated. They are left languishing in jails, […]
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