"A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that sheer repetition can change the answers that test subjects give, even when they had been in possession of knowledge contradicting that answer beforehand." https://t.co/odwudKt737
Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth.
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The discussions showcase a strong consensus that repetition influences belief, regardless of prior knowledge, exemplified by references to Lisa Fazio’s research and examples like political propaganda and false health claims. The tone is serious and reflective, with users citing studies and real-world scenarios to underscore the importance and broad impact of the findings.
Most discussions acknowledge and reinforce the research's conclusion that knowledge alone does not shield individuals from false beliefs due to repetition effects.
Participants actively engage with the topic, citing multiple studies and real-life examples, indicating high interest.
Many users reference specific research findings and comment on societal implications, showing a moderate depth of engagement.
The discussions highlight significant concerns about misinformation spread and social psychology, emphasizing the publication's profound influence on understanding belief formation.
Abstract in brief
- Repetition of false claims increases their perceived truthfulness through the illusory truth effect, regardless of individuals' actual knowledge.
- Experiments showed that even when people knew the correct information, repeated statements still influenced their beliefs, indicating that knowledge does not always protect against believing falsehoods.
- The findings suggest that people often rely on the ease of processing (fluency) rather than their actual knowledge, leading to a neglect of true information despite being aware of it.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky3/ Ein zentraler Faktor bei Propaganda ist der Effekt der illusorischen Wahrheit: Wenn wir immer wieder die gleiche Botschaft hören, fangen wir an, daran zu glauben - auch dann, wenn wir wissen, dass es sich um Lügen handelt. https://t.co/4dgOUAkJ6U
元々の知識があれば真理の錯誤効果(何度も聞くと真実だと感じる)が避けられる?NO!という研究。基本は処理の流暢性の話みたいだね。/ Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. https://t.co/DCdCpx6f7Y
@hughlaurie Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth "In daily life, we frequently encounter false claims in the form of consumer advertisements, political propaganda, and rumors. Repetition may be one way that insidious misconceptions, such as the belief that vitamin C prevents
知識を得ても日常の聞かされているほうが真実と思って、知識を無視したり助けに使わなかったよって、6年前の研究ですヽ
#MaunModiMissing #ModiLies & And it's Effect on #Repetition . A renowned American cognitive Psychologist, #LisaFazio of Vanderbilt University, identified the concept of #IllusoryTruth . The title of her research thesis was – ‘Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth.’ https://t.co/zMx3ok3M2Q
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•Hasher, L., Goldstein, D., & Toppino, T. (1977). Frequency and the Conference of Referential Validity. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior. •Fazio, L. K., Brashier, N. M., Payne, B. K., & Marsh, E. J. (2015). Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth.
Illusory Truth Effect Der Effekt beschreibt das Phänomen, dass Menschen wiederholt gehörte Informationen mit höherer Wahrscheinlichkeit für wahr halten, unabhängig vom Wahrheitsgehalt. Beispiele: Spinat enthält viel Eisen. Bildung hilft nur bedingt. https://t.co/6pEKUkBiFX
2/ Herhaling is krachtig. Volgens cognitieve psychologie werkt het "illusory truth effect": hoe vaker je iets hoort, hoe geloofwaardiger het lijkt – zelfs als het onwaar is. Bron: Fazio et al. (2015), "Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth" https://t.co/LIb4oDdJHA
Fazio, LK, Brashier, NM, Payne, BK y Marsh, EJ (2015). Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth .Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 144 (5), 993-1002.
We are all pliable. None of us believe we are. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26301795/
RT @GrantHBrennerMD: @hughlaurie Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth "In daily life, we frequently encounter false claims in…
RT @GrantHBrennerMD: @hughlaurie Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth "In daily life, we frequently encounter false claims in…
Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth "In daily life, we frequently encounter false claims in the form of consumer advertisements, political propaganda, and rumors. Repetition may be one way that insidious misconceptions, such as the belief that vitamin C prevents
@hughlaurie Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth "In daily life, we frequently encounter false claims in the form of consumer advertisements, political propaganda, and rumors. Repetition may be one way that insidious misconceptions, such as the belief that vitamin C prevents
Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth https://t.co/3IUaSzMM4k "知識は幻想的な真実から身を守らない" なるほど。記事中にもリンクありますが論文(pdf 10p)。後で読むことにしましょう
The spread of unverified facts and figures can lead not only to widespread misconceptions but also to strategic missteps.Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth ➡️https://t.co/0sfSnTI0d3 #ProjectManagement #PMOSuccess #ResearchIntegrity #CriticalThinking #Misinformation https://t.co/9JS2gYg6Ku
Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth https://t.co/f0vyx48RmC via @lkfazio et al https://t.co/bs8otWGnlM
@jordanbpeterson Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth.
@ObserverMe12 @sitikasim Like I said ealier, knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. I respect your arguments but labelling me as gullible doesn’t contribute to a constructive dialogue. This conversation is at an impasse since so let’s agree to disagree and respect each other's opinions.
RT @zandra_elandra: @sitikasim There are infinite sources exposing the truth yet knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. I will…
RT @zandra_elandra: @sitikasim There are infinite sources exposing the truth yet knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. I will…
@sitikasim There are infinite sources exposing the truth yet knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. I will pray for you. Aamin
@Sander_vdLinden @danwilliamsphil @lkfazio "Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth" from 2015, i suppose.
Illusory Truth Effect: Fazio, L. K., Brashier, N. M., Payne, B. K., & Marsh, E. J. (2015). Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 144(5), 993-1002. Discusses illusory truth effect, esp. related to spread of false info.
@MichaelTruGrit https://t.co/fi3oZjxLWw
RT @marko_kovic: 3/ Ein zentraler Faktor bei Propaganda ist der Effekt der illusorischen Wahrheit: Wenn wir immer wieder die gleiche Botsch…
3/ Ein zentraler Faktor bei Propaganda ist der Effekt der illusorischen Wahrheit: Wenn wir immer wieder die gleiche Botschaft hören, fangen wir an, daran zu glauben - auch dann, wenn wir wissen, dass es sich um Lügen handelt. https://t.co/4dgOUAkJ6U
繰り返し情報を与えられると信じるようになると(ただし事前に知識があると騙されない)。 正しい知見を増やすには地道な情報発信が必要だがすでに盲信化されていると覆すのは難しいかもしれない。 Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. https://t.co/Uq9Ch7KuTb
知識を得ても日常の聞かされているほうが真実と思って、知識を無視したり助けに使わなかったよって、6年前の研究ですヽ
'Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth' by mathematically Read more about this story here --> https://t.co/z8akvDI4Co
@aeonmag check this out https://t.co/MOosOXmn6L
RT @EVE_Virt: But there is a real problem: #Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory #Truth. It simply is not enough because of our…
@davidtuller1 The Illusory Truth Effect https://t.co/uWG5Siujjq in which familiarity can overcome rationality? 'Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth' https://t.co/H3BWRwDtu5 in which Boehm, 1994 noted as finding psychology majors were more subject to ITE than non majors.
But there is a real problem: #Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory #Truth. It simply is not enough because of our social psychology. Without cohesive and consistent #narrative applied to every corner of every #debate no amount of knowledge immunises or heals. https://t.co/isan19aApR
@JoHoad1 @XoMayboo @DPWIMM @realDonaldTrump Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. 2015. https://t.co/Cr4Js4bpib
It happens in all walks of life, then I stumbled on this. Explains a lot "Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth" “In daily life, we frequently encounter false claims in the form of consumer advertisements, political propaganda, and rumours. Thread 1/ https://t.co/6J9HpZ8mAY
RT @myuuko: 元々の知識があれば真理の錯誤効果(何度も聞くと真実だと感じる)が避けられる?NO!という研究。基本は処理の流暢性の話みたいだね。/ Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. https://t.…
元々の知識があれば真理の錯誤効果(何度も聞くと真実だと感じる)が避けられる?NO!という研究。基本は処理の流暢性の話みたいだね。/ Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth. https://t.co/DCdCpx6f7Y
RT @kaajalActress: #MaunModiMissing #ModiLies & And it's Effect on #Repetition . A renowned American cognitive Psychologist, #LisaFazio of…
#MaunModiMissing #ModiLies & And it's Effect on #Repetition . A renowned American cognitive Psychologist, #LisaFazio of Vanderbilt University, identified the concept of #IllusoryTruth . The title of her research thesis was – ‘Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth.’ https://t.co/zMx3ok3M2Q
‘Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth’ https://t.co/7r1QmOAOLz
Knowledge Does Not Protect Against illusory Truth https://t.co/qtkFflveyE
‘Knowledge does not protect against illusory truth.’ - Lisa Fazio There is no other explanation than this needed for me to understand why educated and intellectual people (both are required) may vote for Modi. https://t.co/di8SkG6guU
"A 2015 paper titled “Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth” found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that sheer repetition can change the answers that test subjects give, even when they had been in possession of knowledge contradicting that answer beforehand https://t.co/HodVb5jtUq
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RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
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RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
RT @caitoz: "A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that shee…
"A paper titled 'Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth' found that the illusory truth effect is so strong that sheer repetition can change the answers that test subjects give, even when they had been in possession of knowledge contradicting that answer beforehand." https://t.co/odwudKt737
"Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth", indeed; a good read on the psychology involved in mass delusion: https://t.co/07iW5NYREW
@Evan_Hadfield @jimalkhalili Reference 36: Knowledge Does Not Protect Against Illusory Truth... https://t.co/Hff3tUDj04 https://t.co/vNHFQcGnnp
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