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There are always decisions involved in life, so come join us and find out how these decisions are made. When it comes to tough choices, discover what actually matters.
Why do we desire antibiotics?
Dr. Miroslav Sirota
(Reader, Department of Psychology, University of Essex)
If not properly tackled, by 2050, antibiotic resistance will cause more deaths than cancer. To slow antibiotic resistance down, we need to use antibiotics more thoughtfully. But why do people desire antibiotics when they are not clinically required? This talk will explain how such desires stem from diagnostic uncertainty, perceived risks and various cognitive biases, and discuss how these findings can be used to improve health communication and antibiotic use.
What will you drink at the bar? How psychologists study decision-making
Dr Jonathon Rolison
(Reader, Department of Psychology, University of Essex)
People make decisions all the time. Will you attend the talks this evening? How will you get here, where will you sit, and what will you drink at the bar? With people making so many decisions and in such a variety of situations and circumstances, how can psychologists pin down how decisions are made? In this talk, you will be introduced to some of the tricks of the trade that psychologists use to get to the psychological processes that underpin people’s decisions.
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