The Decline Effect

The video explores the decline effect, a phenomenon where the strength of scientific findings diminishes over time. Initially observed in parapsychology, the effect is seen in various fields, including psychology and drug trials. Possible explanations include regression to the mean, unnoticed critical elements in experiments, and publication bias. The video emphasizes the need for further research to understand this effect.

What is the decline effect as discussed in the text?

What is the significance of the verbal overshadowing effect in relation to the decline effect?

What are some possible explanations for the decline effect mentioned in the text?

How does regression to the mean relate to the decline effect?

What role does publication bias play in the decline effect?