Neuroscience explanations really do satisfy

By Elizabeth M. Bennett and Peter J. McLaughlin.

The presence of neuroscience information can result in a sense of satisfaction, familiarity, and understanding among laypeople. While these effects are typically small or moderate and don't lead to objective changes in understanding, they can influence perceptions. 

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Read the original article: Neuroscience explanations really do satisfy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the seductive allure of neuroscience

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Elizabeth M. Bennett is currently a Data Analyst with Sandridge Crafted Foods. She conceived of and co-conducted this project as an undergraduate at Pennsylvania Western University – Edinboro, graduating summa cum laude in 2022 with dual B.S. degrees in Psychology and Data Analytics. Her interests are in behavioral neuroscience and quantitative methods.

Peter J. McLaughlin is Professor of Psychology at Pennsylvania Western University – Edinboro. His research varies from the role of cannabinoids and classic neurotransmitters in rodent models of cognition and motivated behavior, to human judgment and public perception of neuroscience.