Let Me Tell You That I Don't Know: A New Perspective on the Continued Influence Effect

Poster Session IV

Keyword: Decision Making

Abstract: The continued influence effect - the lingering influence of misinformation even when known to be false - is a critical problem. Could its pervasiveness result from measurement methods? We find that including an “I don’t know” response allows to assess participants’ recognition of their lack of relevant knowledge more accurately.

• Devora Newman (Presenting Author)
• Ruth Mayo (Author)