Information Deficit Model is false. More data leads to stronger existing beliefs.

The concept of knowledge deficit posits that access to scientific information will reduce unscientific and extremist beliefs. However, psychological research has shown that gaining more education on any topic leads to better rationalization and justification of existing beliefs, regardless of accuracy or harm. This finding challenges the Information Deficit Model and suggests that more data actually strengthens existing beliefs.

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