Video
Memory and belief regression after the correction of misinformation
Summary:
"After misinformation has been corrected individuals initially update their belief extremely well. However, this change is rarely sustained over time, with belief returning towards pre-correction levels. In this edition of the Misinformation Speaker Series, Briony Swire-Thompson discusses a study aimed to examine the mechanisms of belief regression, and whether corrected misinformation suffers more from belief regression than affirmed facts."
Organization:
Harvard University; Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy
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Date:
April 20, 2022