Guarding against misinformation: a case study of the text processing patterns for those who did and did not acquire misinformation.
Today, people face the prevalent issue of exposure to misinformation. The internet allows for quick access to information; however, information is not always verified for accuracy. Readers can unknowingly read and retain misinformation; it is imperative that readers can apply appropriate strategies...
| Publicado en: | Discourse Processes Vol. 63; no. 1; pp. 75 - 102 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jan2026
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