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Direct linkMichal, Audrey L.; Zhong, Yiwen; Shah, Priti – Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, 2021
Today's citizens are expected to use evidence, frequently presented in the media, to inform decisions about health, behavior, and public policy. However, science misinformation is ubiquitous in the media, making it difficult to apply research appropriately. Across two experiments, we addressed how anecdotes and prior beliefs impact readers'…
Descriptors: Evidence, Decision Making, Beliefs, Mass Media
