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People have long believed that their dogs will come to their aid when they're in distress. Dog researchers put that belief to the test, and this is what they found.
Tweets containing false information tend to be more novel and to elicit greater surprise and disgust than tweets with real news. That novelty and emotional charge seem to be what generates more retweets.
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In past research, apes consistently failed on tasks designed to assess their understanding of others’ false beliefs. They did’t seem to know when someone has an idea about the world that conflicts with reality. But in a new study involving 40 bonobos, chimpanzees and orangutans the apes were able to anticipate that an actor would behave in accordance with a false belief.
Ever wondered why kids say they’re bored at school, or why they stop trying when the work gets harder? The wrong kind of praise actually harms young people.
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