Many sports fans are strongly opposed to the use of steroids by athletes, and there are numerous explanations for why, including concerns about health and safety, fairness, rules violations, and athletes' position as role models. But what considerations are most important to our perceptions of steroid use? Are there conditions under which steroids might be acceptable? A team of researchers from Chicago Booth evaluated how 10 different possible explanations for steroid opposition affect our feelings about performance-enhancing drugs.
The implications of ‘surprised elaboration’ can be profoundly consequential.
Stereotypes Skew How Much We Say about Misfortune
It’s a precious resource in the ‘distraction economy,’ but our decisions don’t reflect that.
Paying Attention May Be More Valuable Than You Think
Making the process of self-correction too explicit can make it less effective.
The Hazards of Second-GuessingYour Privacy
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