Jacqueline D. WoolleySocial Links NavigationUniversity of Texas at Austin Latest articles by Jacqueline D. Woolley Why Do Kids Believe in Santa Claus? By Jacqueline D. Woolley published 19 December 16 Most children are not likely to believe that fish live on the moon. What makes children accept some stories and be skeptical about others? Human Behavior Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1The universe's 'missing matter' may have finally been found2Experimental 'Ozempic pill' shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes3NASA rover reveals signs of crucial life-sustaining process on Mars4'Useless' female organ may actually support the ovaries, study finds5A mysterious, 100-year solar cycle may have just restarted
Why Do Kids Believe in Santa Claus? By Jacqueline D. Woolley published 19 December 16 Most children are not likely to believe that fish live on the moon. What makes children accept some stories and be skeptical about others?
