The psychology of misinformation: Why it’s so hard to correct

Why does our psychology make misinformation so hard to correct? This article explains the key concepts in the second of a three-part series.

Why it matters

Why does our psychology make misinformation so hard to correct? This article explains the psychological concepts that are relevant to corrections, such as fact checks and debunks. One key theme that will resurface is the central problem of correction: Once we’re exposed to misinformation, it’s very hard to get it out of our heads.

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First Draft, June 2020