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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Warnings Associated with a Distinctive Reminder Can Protect People from Misinformation

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Cognitive

  • Kris Anderson
    University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  • Robert Michael
    University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Abstract

Recent research suggests that warnings about misinformation might be more effective when paired with distinctive reminders. We tested this idea across 3 experiments. The results show that warnings associated with distinctive reminders are helpful, but not more than general warnings.

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