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For example, take theflip-flopping advice on whether or not to wear masksduring recent months.
At the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, the U.S. By April, however, the newest science on COVID-19 led Dr. Adams to retract his statement.
And now, of course, the general consensus within the medical community is towear your darn mask.
In general, humans strive to make sense of the world to make it feel safe.
When mixed messages abound, the mind cannot readily sort which information is accurate and which is not.
clinical psychologist, life fulfillment expert, and author ofDate Smart,Joy From Fear, andAging Joyfully
That can, in effect, lead to emotional turmoil.
When there are multiple sources of differing information, confirmation bias gets stronger, says Dr. Kaplow.
We have that confirmation bias because it makes us feel safe and secure in the world.
The general public is used to getting fairly definitive information from science, Dr. Kaplow says.
Instead, look to expertswho can offer you the most current, rock-solid informationavailable.
Dr. Kaplow says your information should come from someone whos multi-hyphenate in science, andnota politician.
Monday-morning quarterbacking is a thing that really only tortures us.
Remember, the authorities are still working hard to figure out whats what.
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