These puzzles showcase the base rate fallacy; the second one is also an example of the false positive paradox. When people ...

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Recently, evidence derived from cognitive dissonance theory has been criticized, leading some to suggest that dissonance is not a thing. This post addresses those criticisms.

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The combined Mediterranean and blood pressure lowering diet may slow the structural changes related to brain aging, finds new research published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

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You just have to strike a balance between optimism and realism.