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24.01.2024
A new discovery: Misinformation – how to stop it from spreading
Countering misinformation involves various strategies, and a recent report sheds light on effective approaches. The report emphasizes the importance of techniques like debunking, prebunking, nudging, and digital literacy education.
Kate Yakimchuk research misinformation spreading cognitive skills Psychology 24 January 2024
23.01.2024
A new experiment: Finding the truth – how checking online affects misinformation
Conventional wisdom claims that checking online for the truth about misinformation would make people believe it less. However, a new experiment shows the opposite: searching to verify false news articles actually increases the chance of believing in various lies.
Kate Yakimchuk research misinformation social media intelligence Psychology 23 January 2024