The “bias” bias in social psychology: Adaptive when and how?
Behavioral and Brain Sciences 27 (3):335-336 (2004)
| Abstract | In following the form of a standard “bias” paper, the authors highlight a potentially serious bias of uncertain magnitude. A negative focus in research has certain adaptive features in terms of professional and public support, as well as theory generation. The bias deserves attention and correction, but in ways that do not exaggerate its liabilities or overlook its virtues. | |||||||||
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