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Psychologist Says Tailored Messaging Is Key For Effective Public Health Policy

By Audie Cornish
Published December 1, 2020 at 4:23 PM MST
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Officials need to understand communication styles and preferences in order to convince people to follow health guidelines. Gaurav Suri says psychology should inform how officials set public policy.

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Audie Cornish is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.
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