Abstract Theory of mind is the human conceptual capacity to understand other people as
agents who have subjective mental states such as beliefs, desires, and intentions. It is the …

Psychologists have demonstrated the value of diversity–particularly diversity of viewpoints–
for enhancing creativity, discovery, and problem solving. But one key type of viewpoint …

Do larger incomes make people happier? Two authors of the present paper have published
contradictory answers. Using dichotomous questions about the preceding day,[Kahneman …

Many philosophers of science and methodologists have argued that the ability to repeat
studies and obtain similar results is an essential component of science. A finding is elevated …

Pre-registration of studies before they are conducted has recently become more feasible for
researchers, and is encouraged by an increasing number of journals. However, because the …

How to assess critical aspects of cognitive functioning that are not measured by IQ tests:
rational thinking skills. Why are we surprised when smart people act foolishly? Smart people …

" More information is always better, and full information is best. More computation is always
better, and optimization is best." More-is-better ideals such as these have long shaped our …

" Despite quite some variation in its numerous manifestations, three core features of
deductive reasoning seem to stand out. They are aptly captured in the following definition of …

Decades of research in social and political psychology have demonstrated that political
conservatives appear more intolerant toward a variety of groups than do political liberals …

Individual perceptions of income distribution play a vital role in political economy and public
finance models, yet there is little evidence regarding their origins or accuracy. This study …