Pseudoscience Experiment: Palm Reading
Teach your kid about the Barnum effect with a fun activity!
Video: What is the Barnum Effect? A psychologist explains to a kid
How do horoscopes work? Why do psychics seem to know about people? What does psychologist Bertram Forer have in common with P.T. Barnum? You will find out the answers to these questions in this video!
In this video, the author of the Beyond Belief book series explains this very important psychology concept in a way kids can understand.
Video: Why is critical thinking important? A psychologist explains to a kid
Did you know that if you pick a random person and ask them about their beliefs that they are more likely to believe in hauntings than the Big Bang? Or evolution? Or many of the other foundational theories of science? It’s true! And it turns out that believing in weird (but harmless) things puts you at risk for believing more harmful kinds of misinformation. In this video a child psychologist explains this idea in a way that kids can understand.
Video: What is Cognitive Dissonance? A psychologist explains to a kid
What is that feeling you have when you find out that you are wrong about something important?
UFOs, Psychics, and The End of the World: The Weird Story of Cognitive Dissonance
How would you feel if I told you that one of your beliefs is wrong? Not just any belief, a belief that is core to your identity. And what if … Continue Reading UFOs, Psychics, and The End of the World: The Weird Story of Cognitive Dissonance
Why “obvious” research on critical thinking should be done anyway
I’m scrolling through the latest science news with my morning coffee when I stumble upon this gem: “Study finds lack of critical thinking skills linked to belief in conspiracy theories.” … Continue Reading Why “obvious” research on critical thinking should be done anyway