Episode 85: People Dealing With the Pandemic Pretty Well, Study Finds

What this episode covers

Originally, Yoel and Alexa set out to discuss a study examining stress and decision-making during the pandemic. However, they get sidetracked by the ways that data are packaged - first by APA, and then by NPR - into a newsworthy account that may not tell the whole story. They identify ways in which the summary statements and headlines may exaggerate or twist the data into a more interesting narrative. Despite their skepticism, they consider NPR's advice about how to improve day-to-day decision-making. In a particularly humble moment, Yoel concedes that he should have known better than to buy a car without air conditioning.Sponsored By:FindingFive: Link and promo code for users in the European Union Promo Code: FF-EU-2P4BFindingFive: FindingFive is a non-profit web platform where academic researchers can create and run online behavioral research studies in the cloud. Promo Code: FF-US-2P4BLinks:Two Psychologists F. on Untappd Andrew Heiss 🇺🇦 on Twitter A ‘Stunning’ Level of Student Disconnection Stress and decision-making during the pandemic Sharpen your decision making skills : Life Kit : NPR Talking Heads - Tentative decisions - YouTube