The effects of repeating false and misleading information on belief
False and misleading information is readily accessible in people's environments, oftentimes
reaching people repeatedly. This repeated exposure can significantly affect people's beliefs …
reaching people repeatedly. This repeated exposure can significantly affect people's beliefs …
The illusory truth effect: A review of how repetition increases belief in misinformation
Repetition increases belief in information, a phenomenon known as the illusory truth effect.
In laboratory experiments, the illusory truth effect has often been examined using general …
In laboratory experiments, the illusory truth effect has often been examined using general …
The diffusion of misinformation on social media: Temporal pattern, message, and source
This study examines dynamic communication processes of political misinformation on social
media focusing on three components: the temporal pattern, content mutation, and sources of …
media focusing on three components: the temporal pattern, content mutation, and sources of …
Truth by repetition: Explanations and implications
People believe repeated information more than novel information; they show a repetition-
induced truth effect. In a world of “alternative facts,”“fake news,” and strategic information …
induced truth effect. In a world of “alternative facts,”“fake news,” and strategic information …
Perceived truth of statements and simulated social media postings: An experimental investigation of source credibility, repeated exposure, and presentation format
L Nadarevic, R Reber, AJ Helmecke, D Köse - … Research: Principles and …, 2020 - Springer
To better understand the spread of fake news in the Internet age, it is important to uncover
the variables that influence the perceived truth of information. Although previous research …
the variables that influence the perceived truth of information. Although previous research …
[HTML][HTML] The trajectory of truth: A longitudinal study of the illusory truth effect
Repeated statements are rated as subjectively truer than comparable new statements, even
though repetition alone provides no new, probative information (the illusory truth effect) …
though repetition alone provides no new, probative information (the illusory truth effect) …
Experiential fluency and declarative advice jointly inform judgments of truth
C Unkelbach, R Greifeneder - Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 2018 - Elsevier
Processing fluency, the experienced ease of ongoing mental operations, influences
judgments such as frequency, monetary value, or truth. Most experiments keep to-be-judged …
judgments such as frequency, monetary value, or truth. Most experiments keep to-be-judged …
Truth is in the mind, but beauty is in the eye: Fluency effects are moderated by a match between fluency source and judgment dimension.
The eminent role of processing fluency in judgment and decision-making is undisputed. Not
only is fluency affected by sources as diverse as stimulus repetition or visual clarity, but it …
only is fluency affected by sources as diverse as stimulus repetition or visual clarity, but it …
Make it short and easy: Username complexity determines trustworthiness above and beyond objective reputation
Can the mere name of a seller determine his trustworthiness in the eye of the consumer? In
10 studies (total N= 608) we explored username complexity and trustworthiness of eBay …
10 studies (total N= 608) we explored username complexity and trustworthiness of eBay …
The effects of repetition spacing on the illusory truth effect
The illusory truth effect refers to the fact that repetition increases perceptions of truth. In these
experiments, we examined whether the magnitude of the illusory truth effect varies based …
experiments, we examined whether the magnitude of the illusory truth effect varies based …