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Virtually the Same? A Comparison Between In-Person and Virtual Mock Jury Deliberations [PDF]
This study found few major differences between mock juries that deliberated in person and virtually—virtual jurors were just as attentive and thoughtful, and deliberations were generally comparable
President’s Farewell Column: Civility, Positivity, and the Gist of COVID-19
Past President Valerie Reyna reflects on the strides we’ve made as a division and emphasizes the importance of civility for the future of our science.
Decision Making and Cancer [PDF]
This article reviews decision making along the cancer continuum in the contemporary context of informed and shared decision making in which patients are encouraged to take a more active role in their health care and discusses challenges to achieving informed and shared decision making.
The Neuroscience of Risky Decision Making
This book advances basic understanding and scientific theory about the brain mechanisms underlying risky decision making, paving the way for translation of science into practice and policy.
The Adolescent Brain: Learning, Reasoning, and Decision Making
This book examines the ways in which brain development impacts reasoning and decision-making in adolescents, from the use and function of memory and representation, to judgment, mathematical problem-solving and the construction of meaning.
