An APPC-led study finds that people generally opt to offer flattering feedback to make others feel good about themselves, unless the stranger is unlikable.
Press Releases
‘I Will Vote’: Using Future-Oriented Frames to Motivate Voters
Research by APPC scholars shows that exposure to future-oriented frames, like "I Will Vote" stickers, increases voting intentions.
With Bird Flu in Raw Milk, Many Still Do Not Know Risks of Consuming It
An APPC survey finds that, despite potential bird flu contamination, many Americans do not know that raw milk poses greater health risks than pasteurized milk.
Dolores Albarracín Honored with BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award
Dolores Albarracín was honored with the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for her research into behavior change and persuasive messaging.
Over 1 in 3 Adults in Households With Guns Do Not Store All in Locked Locations
Despite the increased risk of injury and death, over a third of gun owners do not store all their firearms in a locked location, an APPC survey finds.
Animation Addressing ‘Foreign DNA’ Concerns Created by New APPC-VEC Partnership
APPC and CHOP's Vaccine Education Center produced a video showing why it is virtually impossible for foreign DNA fragments to damage our own DNA.
How a ‘Conspiracy Mindset’ Promotes Acceptance of Vaccine Misinformation, and How to Counter It
A paper reviewing APPC research during the pandemic finds a "conspiracy mindset" was a major factor in resistance to Covid vaccination.
LAIC Names Educators to Pen Lesson Plans for 8th Amendment Film
LAIC has announced the winning educators in the call for lesson plan proposals for its short historical documentary about the Eighth Amendment.
New ABA Video Series, Supported by APPC, Highlights Civics for Armed Forces
Sponsored by the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics, the three-part ABA video series "Strengthening Democracy" informs military members about relevant legal topics.
FactCheck.org: Kennedy Cites Flawed Paper in Bid to Justify Vaccine-Autism Link
We've compiled a list of essential FactCheck.org reads about Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his remarks about vaccines, autism, Covid-19 and other topics.