We need to be careful and discerning when we read articles by journalists about science research. See my cautionary words, and links to two great posts about the problems with press releases and media reporting of science here. At the NeuroLeadership Summit this year, Dr. Matt Lieberman said about the reporting of neuroscience research that "journalists get it right about a third of the time."
That being said, click to read a list of True/Slant compiled of Ten Psychology Studies from 2009 Worth Knowing About. David DiSalvo writes:
Several great psychology and neuroscience studies were published in 2009. Below I’ve chosen 10 that I think are among the most noteworthy, not just because they’re interesting, but useful as well.
Hello Stephanie
I think Dr. Matt Lieberman was overly generous in his assessment when he said about the reporting of neuroscience research that "journalists get it right about a third of the time."
Wishing you and yours a Spectacular and Happy New Year!
Yours very truly,
John Eric Pollabauer
Moncton, New Brunswick, CANADA
Posted by: twitter.com/jpbauer | December 29, 2009 at 03:13 PM