Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking https://t.co/W1rcnsb5hR from @GordPennycook & Rand https://t.co/ITOxbyh6yu
Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking.
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The discussions prominently feature references to the concepts presented in the article, such as the correlation between bullshit receptivity and the gullibility to misinformation. For instance, phrases like 'pseudo-profound bullshit receptivity' and queries about how this affects belief in COVID conspiracies illustrate the depth of engagement with the research. The optimism and urgency in contributions, such as calling the findings 'highly entertaining' and discussing their practical implications in combating fake news, contribute to the overall sentiment of excitement and concern about misinformation.
The majority of discussions reflect a positive reception of the article's findings, highlighting aspects such as bullshit receptivity and its relation to fake news.
Participants express high curiosity about the psychological traits influencing susceptibility to misinformation, indicating the topic's relevance in current discourse.
Many discussions reference specific studies, methods, and the implications of the findings, signaling a deep level of engagement with the material.
Contributors perceive the research as having considerable influence on understanding misinformation, particularly in social media contexts.
Abstract in brief
- The study examines how psychological traits influence susceptibility to fake news, finding that individuals with high 'bullshit receptivity' are more likely to view fake news as accurate.
- Participants who overestimate their knowledge also tend to judge fake news more favorably, while people who engage in analytic thinking are less likely to see fake news as credible, regardless of their familiarity with the headlines.
- The research highlights the role of 'reflexive open-mindedness' in fostering belief in fake news, suggesting that this tendency to accept weak claims contributes to widespread misinformation.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyUden at sammenligningen skal overdrives, så har det politiske konspirationsmiljø mere psykologisk til fælles med skoleskydere (https://t.co/WzsRyjBbB4) end med de fantaster, der befolker det klassiske sundhedskritiske miljø (https://t.co/ik1gB7Kmwl) [6/13]
デタラメ文を深淵だと考える人ほどフェイクニュースを正しいと信じるし,フェイクと本当のニュースの区別ができないよという研究。/ Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking https://t.co/qvONoNhBPV
"The tendency to ascribe profundity to randomly generated sentences – pseudo‐profound bullshit receptivity – correlates positively with perceptions of fake news accuracy, and negatively with the ability to differentiate between fake and real news." https://t.co/ESkJ2RE3yi
@GordPennycook & @DG_Rand found that the more likely we are to accept a pseudo-profound sentence (i.e., bullshit) such as, “Hidden meaning transforms unparalleled abstract beauty,” the more susceptible we are to false news headlines. #bullshitreceptivity https://t.co/V9vNixx07H
Pour la partie "Esprit critique", c’est @BrainWhy qui commence pour parler de ce qui se passe dans le cerveau lorsqu’on partage les fake news. https://t.co/qOWTpOStnt https://t.co/WgbI0LsdCs
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@chevy_GRR I'm including a whole section of this project I'm starting that specifically about bullshit receptivity! This is a classic paper if you want to dig deeper. https://t.co/tykIHxLkiB
@Carguy031958 @petecupello @toronto_morning Jokes only get so far. https://t.co/M6YUybAwSF
@CecilieTraberg @Sander_vdLinden @niccdias This paper by me and @GordPennycook that finds no sig effect of showing v hiding the actual publisher of the news https://t.co/0urjC7poGe
@grahamjones Very interesting. You know Pennycook & Rand (2020)? It's one of my tutorial articles when we're discussing reasoning and fake news. https://t.co/eLitzANZet
RT @Neuro_Skeptic: Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking https://t.c…
@samuelmehr Now THAT would be an elaborate ruse (we've actually noted this failure in a published paper that focused on fake news: https://t.co/Ot1IG2nUkV) https://t.co/MVzZdGL79J
RT @myuuko: デタラメ文を深淵だと考える人ほどフェイクニュースを正しいと信じるし,フェイクと本当のニュースの区別ができないよという研究。/ Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, over…
デタラメ文を深淵だと考える人ほどフェイクニュースを正しいと信じるし,フェイクと本当のニュースの区別ができないよという研究。/ Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking https://t.co/qvONoNhBPV
RT @MetacogniShane: @CharacterGap @Forbes Our study was heavily inspired by the awesome work of people like @GordPennycook, @DG_Rand, @turp…
@CharacterGap @Forbes Our study was heavily inspired by the awesome work of people like @GordPennycook, @DG_Rand, @turpin_martin, and others, so be sure to check out some of their insightful research as well! https://t.co/kHSdbaucd0
On the other hand, here's how bullshit receptivity makes us vulnerable to misinformation :) https://t.co/TmFnrLmwsg
Uden at sammenligningen skal overdrives, så har det politiske konspirationsmiljø mere psykologisk til fælles med skoleskydere (https://t.co/WzsRyjBbB4) end med de fantaster, der befolker det klassiske sundhedskritiske miljø (https://t.co/ik1gB7Kmwl) [6/13]
@TeachGuz On fake news: https://t.co/LarYed07G5 Pennycook and Rand (2017) "Who Falls for Fake News? The Roles of Bullshit Receptivity, Overclaiming, Familiarity, and Analytic Thinking."
This is in line with prior research which has found that people who are more reflective are less likely to believe false news headlines. https://t.co/bVvkTbz71N; https://t.co/CKdaXl5R0m 8/N
RT @SiimKumpas: @GordPennycook & @DG_Rand found that the more likely we are to accept a pseudo-profound sentence (i.e., bullshit) such as,…
RT @SiimKumpas: @GordPennycook & @DG_Rand found that the more likely we are to accept a pseudo-profound sentence (i.e., bullshit) such as,…
RT @SiimKumpas: @GordPennycook & @DG_Rand found that the more likely we are to accept a pseudo-profound sentence (i.e., bullshit) such as,…
@GordPennycook & @DG_Rand found that the more likely we are to accept a pseudo-profound sentence (i.e., bullshit) such as, “Hidden meaning transforms unparalleled abstract beauty,” the more susceptible we are to false news headlines. #bullshitreceptivity https://t.co/V9vNixx07H
On receptivity to BS https://t.co/sPnSnUrkCU
driven by a general tendency to be overly accepting of weak claims, reflexive open‐mindedness - Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking https://t.co/WzigNgC61B
Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking https://t.co/0IcjoQ45Zp
@nikkiusher Why do some embrace COVID conspiracies? Study - which individuals are more likely to embrace them. “Who falls for fake news?” From @GordPennycook https://t.co/klp0qDuodd or https://t.co/wuJrhqwH5T to see correlation btwn low score Cognitive Reflection Test & gullibility
@ophiryotam This (and others by @GordPennycook ) is highly entertaining: https://t.co/jg3wPrlYee
RT @arap_chief: Who Falls for Fake News? The Roles of Bullshit Receptivity, Overclaiming, Familiarity, and Analytic Thinking [Pennycook &…
Who Falls for Fake News? The Roles of Bullshit Receptivity, Overclaiming, Familiarity, and Analytic Thinking [Pennycook & Rand, 2017]
RT @simonrdickson: New favourite fact: there is positive a correlation between ascribing to those aspirational quotes which actually mean n…
New favourite fact: there is positive a correlation between ascribing to those aspirational quotes which actually mean nothing, and falling for fake news. https://t.co/lwKkYeNvhF
Pour la partie "Esprit critique", c’est @BrainWhy qui commence pour parler de ce qui se passe dans le cerveau lorsqu’on partage les fake news. https://t.co/qOWTpOStnt https://t.co/WgbI0LsdCs
Q. Who falls for fake news? A. Those who are high in "reflexive open‐mindedness", i.e. bulls**t receptivity. Q. How can we defend against fake news? A. "analytic thinking" https://t.co/RP89rjIhIc
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POURQUOI CROIT-ON AUX FAKE NEWS ET AUX THÉORIES DU COMPLOT ? BRAINWHY #21 https://t.co/lbDOSd9RgC
"Pourquoi Croit-on aux Fake News et aux ThÉories du Complot ? Brainwhy #21" par BrainWhy https://t.co/wAkbMaGpgj
❌ Le réchauffement climatique c'est du bullshit !
Who falls for fake news? https://t.co/UR51A1T1UA https://t.co/4joBHJ9emY
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A small slice of the bullshit pie: Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking - Pennycook - - Journal of Personality - https://t.co/KI1ZQ9BN5g
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Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking Pennycook - - Journal of Personality https://t.co/1syqw5Tc9d
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Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking https://t.co/qGy9muzjJm
Just discovered a great type of psychological measure: pseudo‐profound bullshit receptivity! https://t.co/B3Z5rp4RBY Certain art critics can score high in this measure.
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"The tendency to ascribe profundity to randomly generated sentences – pseudo‐profound bullshit receptivity – correlates positively with perceptions of fake news accuracy, and negatively with the ability to differentiate between fake and real news." https://t.co/ESkJ2RE3yi
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RT @Neuro_Skeptic: Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking https://t.c…
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RT briandavidearp: RT Neuro_Skeptic: Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking https://t.co/fYpkw57EsZ from GordPennycook & Rand https://t.co/Y08fHJfMvn
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Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking https://t.co/W1rcnsb5hR from @GordPennycook & Rand https://t.co/ITOxbyh6yu
Who falls for fake news? The roles of bullshit receptivity, overclaiming, familiarity, and analytic thinking. https://t.co/gaCpQYbYnk
RT @andyguess: @decustecu To be fair, we don't test whether people believed what they shared! For evidence some older folks actually better…
@decustecu To be fair, we don't test whether people believed what they shared! For evidence some older folks actually better able to distinguish fake news, see @GordPennycook & @DG_Rand (p. 32): https://t.co/IzpPC0bUjk
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