Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD

In this episode of Speaking of Psychology, host Kim Mills interviews Dr. Ellen Peters about numeracy, its impact on everyday life, and how to improve it. Dr. Peters defines numeracy as the ability to understand and use basic probability and mathematical concepts, similar to how literacy relates to words. The discussion covers the prevalence of innumeracy in the U.S., its consequences on health, financial stability, and decision-making, and the correlation between numeracy, confidence, and real-world outcomes. Dr. Peters also provides advice for individuals and communicators on how to improve numeracy skills and effectively convey numerical information.