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To correct misinformation and “fake news,” you need to provide a detailed counter-message with new information... More
Counterarguments Are Critical to Debunking Misinformation
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Social conservatives are more likely to believe untrue warnings about possible threats than are liberals, two studies show... More
Political Affiliation Can Predict How People Will React to False Information About Threats
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Exposure to false information about an event usually makes it more difficult for people to recall the original details, but new research suggests that there may be times when misinformation actually boosts memory. ... More
Detecting Misinformation Can Improve Memory Later On
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Research reveals that the more people think they know about a topic in general, the more likely they are to allege knowledge of completely made-up information and false facts... More
Self-Proclaimed Experts More Vulnerable to the Illusion of Knowledge
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Childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Global warming is confirmed by science. And yet, many people believe claims to the contrary. Why does misinformation stick? ... More
Misinformation: Psychological Science Shows Why It Sticks and How to Fix It
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A psychological study in Europe has overturned some long held assumptions about people who hold conspiracy-beliefs. ... More
Coincidence or Conspiracy? Studies Investigate Conspiracist Thinking
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Why We Fall Prey to Misinformation
Even when we know better, we often rely on inaccurate or misleading information to make future decisions. A review of scientific research explores the reasons why… More
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