(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Deepasri Prasad, Dartmouth College and Wilma Bainbridge, University of Chicago (THE ...

Have you ever been absolutely certain about a childhood memory, only to discover you’ve been wrong all along? That unsettling feeling when reality doesn’t match what you remember has a name: the ...

This feature was originally published on GH US. “Luke, I am your father.” It’s one of the most famous movie quotes ever, right? Not quite. That line isn’t actually in the Star Wars movies. Darth Vader ...

Misinformation has become an epidemic in the Internet age. It undermines interpersonal trust, acerbates political polarization, threatens social order, and creates fear and uncertainty. The damaging ...

Do you remember Darth Vader's famous Star Wars quote as, “Luke, I am your father”? Or perhaps you recall The Berenstein Bears books from your childhood? If either rings true, then you’re experiencing ...

Professionals who evaluate witness testimony must understand the developmental factors that can affect statements credibility. This online vignette study investigated in how far 102 legal ...