We believe experts who confirm our beliefs

Monday, December 13, 2010 - 15:01 in Psychology & Sociology

(PhysOrg.com) -- Turns out that Average Joe doesn't rate the credibility of an expert based on rigor, clarity, prestige, reputation or the diplomas he or she holds, but rather on whether or not the expert says what we want to hear!

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