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Ep 29: Why do people share false information — and what can we do about it?
PsychCrunch
Repeating false information can reinforce misconceptions, but correcting them helps
For correcting misconceptions, simply repeating the initial misconception can actually help, as long as it is followed by a clear reminder that it is false and preferably an explanation./nRepeating information without a correction can make it more familiar and believable due to the illusory truth effect./nIn contrast to the illusory truth effect, the familiarity backfire effect, where repeating information in the context of a correction reinforces the misconception, has little evidence to support it./nThere is a distinction between misinformation (unintentional) and disinformation (intentional). While correcting misinformation may be effective, disinformation is posted with intent for personal gain.
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