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Cognitive Bias: Mere Exposure Effect Bias – 2024

Cognitive Bias: Mere Exposure Effect Bias Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. The Mere Exposure Effect is a psychological bias where repeated exposure to a stimulus increases an individual's Read More ...

• ARTICLE, • COGNITIVE BIASES, ♦ COGNITIVE BIAS, 2024|
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Are Scam Awareness Programs Effective? ‘Regression to the Mean’ Offers an Insight, Maybe! 2024

Are Awareness Programs Effective? 'Regression to the Mean' Offers an Insight, Maybe! Principal Category: Criminology Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Abstract Understanding the effectiveness of public awareness programs in reducing scams is essential for Read More ...

• ARTICLE, • CRIMINOLOGY, • VICTIMOLOGY, ♦ FEATURED RESEARCH, 2024|
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About Hormones & Neurotransmitters – An Overview – 2024

About Hormones, Neurotransmitters, & Neuropeptides - An Overview Facilitating Mental & Body Processes Principal Category: Neurology This page is a work in progress. More will be added as new exploration is performed. Author: •  Tim McGuinness, PhD DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of Read More ...

• ARTICLE, • PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA, • VICTIM NEUROLOGY, ♦ HORMONES & NEUROTRANSMITTERS, ♦ NEUROLOGY, 2024|
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Cortisol And Scam Victims – 2024

Cortisol And Scam Victims Hormones & Neurotransmitters Principal Category: Neurology Author: •  Tim McGuinness, PhD DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Abstract: Cortisol, often termed the "stress hormone," is produced by Read More ...

• ARTICLE, • PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA, • VICTIM NEUROLOGY, ♦ HORMONES & NEUROTRANSMITTERS, ♦ NEUROLOGY, 2024|
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Dopamine And Scam Victims – 2024

Dopamine And Scam Victims Hormones & Neurotransmitters Principal Category: Neurology Author: •  Tim McGuinness, PhD DFin, MCPO, MAnth - Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Abstract: Dopamine is a powerful neurotransmitter that Read More ...

• ARTICLE, • PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA, • VICTIM NEUROLOGY, ♦ HORMONES & NEUROTRANSMITTERS, ♦ NEUROLOGY, 2024|
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Cognitive Bias: Stereotyping – 2024

Cognitive Bias: Stereotyping Bias Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Stereotyping is a mental tendency (cognitive bias) where individuals categorize others into groups based on characteristics like race, gender, Read More ...

• ARTICLE, • COGNITIVE BIASES, ♦ COGNITIVE BIAS, 2024|
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Cognitive Bias: Similarity Bias – 2024

Cognitive Bias: Similarity Bias Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. Similarity bias leads individuals to favor those who are similar to themselves in characteristics and beliefs, promoting understanding and emotional Read More ...

• ARTICLE, • COGNITIVE BIASES, ♦ COGNITIVE BIAS, 2024|
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Cognitive Bias: The Fluency Effect or Processing Fluency – 2024

Cognitive Bias: The Fluency Effect or Processing Fluency Principal Category: Cognitive Biases Author: •  Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc. The fluency effect, or processing fluency, is a cognitive bias where information that is easier for Read More ...

• ARTICLE, • COGNITIVE BIASES, ♦ COGNITIVE BIAS, 2024|
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