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‘Mental Model’ Approach Shows Promise in Reducing Susceptibility to Misconceptions About mRNA Vaccination
Researchers at the Annenberg Public Policy Center have tested the effectiveness of a ‘mental model’ approach to presenting scientific information, incorporating visual, verbal, or animated models to teach scientific or medical concepts to better identify misconceptions.
At the Annual Annenberg Lecture, Kate Shaw and Chris Hayes Reflect on Capturing Attention in a Changing Political Landscape
Every year, the Annenberg School for Communication and the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s annual Annenberg...
Public Not Highly Knowledgeable About Safety of MMR Vaccine or Risks of Getting Measles
A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania shows that a quarter of the American public thinks getting the measles is likely to be less deadly than it is.
Kathleen Jamieson Delivers AAAS Carey Lecture on Preempting Misconceptions About Science
The Annenberg Public Policy Center director has been honored with the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s William D. Carey Lectureship Award for Leadership in Science Policy.
Most Americans Favor MMR Vaccine Requirement for Public School
A recent survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that 70% of the public supports vaccine requirements for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) for children to attend public school.
Americans’ Knowledge of Civics Increases, Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey Finds
The annual Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey has found that 70% of U.S. adults are able to name all three branches of government, up from 65% last year.
Rise in Gun Violence in Top U.S. Movies Parallels Growth in Gun Homicides Among Young People
A new study by Annenberg Public Policy Center has found that the portrayal of guns in popular entertainment in the past two decades closely paralleled the increase in firearm use in real-world homicide rates among American youth.
Survey Finds Some Confusion Over Mammogram Guidelines
A recent survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows that some Americans appear to be confused about when women with an average risk of breast cancer should begin a regimen of regular mammograms.
AI Perceived More Negatively than Climate Science or Science in General
A new study by researchers affiliated with the Annenberg Public Policy Center explores public perceptions of artificial intelligence.
Many Americans Unaware High Blood Pressure Usually Has No Noticeable Symptoms
A recent Annenberg Public Policy Center health survey finds that few U.S. adults — including those who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure — can correctly identify what blood pressure reading doctors consider “high.”
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