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

Author:

Briony Swire-Thompson

Date:

April 20, 2022