APS

30th APS Annual Convention · 2018

The Effects of Photographs on the Acceptance of Product and Scientific Claims

San Francisco, CA · May 2018

Poster · Cognitive

  • Amber Giacona
    Sam Houston State University
  • Jeffrey Anastasi
    Sam Houston State University
  • Janice Burke
    Sam Houston State University
  • Jessica Lee
    Sam Houston State University

Abstract

Previous studies have shown that photographs influence false memories. The current study expanded this research by evaluating the effect of photographs on the acceptance of scientific and product claims. The results showed that the presence of a photograph increased overall believability for claims.

Cognitive Processes

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