Abstract Naming common odors is a surprisingly difficult task: Odors are frequently misnamed. Little is known about the linguistic properties of odor misnamings. We test whether odor misnamings of old adults carry information about olfactory perception and its connection to lexical-semantic processing. We analyze the olfactory–semantic content of odor source naming failures in a large […]
Published on October 23, 2024
Abstract What should judges do when faced with immoral laws? Should they apply them without exception, since “the law is the law?” Or can exceptions be made for grossly immoral laws, such as historically, Nazi law? Surveying laypeople (N = 167) and people with some legal training (N = 141) on these matters, we find […]
Published on October 23, 2024
A new study from Chinese researchers highlights the relationship between cognitive decline and common household chemicals. Previous studies have shown links between chemicals and cancer, respiratory illnesses, and damage to the central nervous system. Now, scientists… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]
Published on October 22, 2024