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readings in psychology for may 24th 2011

Here is my readings for today: with implant, a paralyzed man moves! “After Rob Summers was paralyzed below the chest in a car accident in 2006, his doctors told him he would never stand again. They were wrong. Despite intensive physical therapy for three years, Summers’ condition hadn’t improved. So Read more…

By Laura Freberg, 14 years ago
General Psychology

The Availability Heuristic and American Fear

Afraid of sharks? After watching Jaws, most people are. As we’ve pointed out in previous posts, however, there are very few fatal shark attacks world-wide. You are far more likely to be killed by a dog than by a shark, but few of us run away screaming, “Look out! A Read more…

By Laura Freberg, 16 years ago
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