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Americans disagree on how risky the coronavirus is, but most are changing their behavior anyway

  • Written by Wändi Bruine de Bruin, Provost Professor of Public Policy, Psychology, and Behavioral Science, University of Southern California
Americans disagree on how risky the coronavirus is, but most are changing their behavior anywayBehavior is changing because of the coronavirus. Is perceived risk the reason why?AP Photo/Steven Senne

As the coronavirus began to spread in the United States, people faced an unknown risk and evolving health recommendations. Policy measures to curb the coronavirus epidemic have turned the world upside down, and the true impact of this global...

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