An initial accuracy focus reduces the effect of prior exposure on perceived accuracy of news headlines
Abstract
The illusory truth effect occurs when the repetition of a claim increases its perceived truth. Previous studies have demonstrated the illusory truth effect with true and false news headlines. The present study examined the effects that different ratings made during initial exposure have on the illusory truth effect with news headlines. In two experiments, participants (total N = 575) rated a set of news headlines in one of two conditions. Some...
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Title
An initial accuracy focus reduces the effect of prior exposure on perceived accuracy of news headlines
Published Date
Nov 5, 2020
Volume
5
Issue
1
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