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People Who Jump to Conclusions Show Other Kinds of Thinking Errors

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Carmen Sanchez and David Dunning

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Large Trial Finds Oxytocin Nasal Spray Is Ineffective for Autism

Angie Voyles Askham and Spectrum

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Remote Work Can Be Better for Innovation Than In-Person Meetings

Gleb Tsipursky | Opinion

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