Non-Polarizing Science Headlines Mitigate the Truth Effect

Poster Session V

Keyword: Myths and Misinformation

Abstract: Truth bias and the truth effect were investigated using non-polarizing science headlines in a single session and at a one-week delay. Perceived headline view-alignment and popularity affected both familiarity and accuracy ratings. Repetition impacted familiarity but not accuracy. These results suggest possible boundary conditions for the truth effect.

• Kirsten Michel (Presenting Author)
• Marc Sebrechts (Author)