One of the most reliable and impactful methods for enhancing a persuasive appeal is to
match an aspect of the proposal (ie, its content, source, or the setting in which it is delivered) …

This article introduces the Causal Attitude Network (CAN) model, which conceptualizes
attitudes as networks consisting of evaluative reactions and interactions between these …

Disputes between those holding differing political views are ubiquitous and deep-seated,
and they often follow common, recognizable lines. The supporters of tradition and stability …

Conspiracy theories can form a monological belief system: A self-sustaining worldview
comprised of a network of mutually supportive beliefs. The present research shows that even …

Purpose This paper aims to examine how consumers' perceptions of artificial intelligence
(AI) chatbots influence individuals' cognitive and emotional states and their subsequent …

There is often a curious distinction between what the scientific community and the general
population believe to be true of dire scientific issues, and this skepticism tends to vary …

An important component of political polarization in the United States is the degree to which
ordinary people perceive political polarization. We used over 30 years of national survey …

Rationalization occurs when a person has performed an action and then concocts the
beliefs and desires that would have made it rational. Then, people often adjust their own …

How do judges and jurors decide cases? Though obviously central to the law, the mental
processes for making decisions remain an opaque feature at the heart of legal discourse …

Many everyday decisions have to be made under risk and can be interpreted as choices
between gambles with different outcomes that are realized with specific probabilities. The …