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The Psychology of Fake News : Accepting, Sharing, and Correcting Misinformation by Rainer Greifeneder & Mariela E. Jaffé & Eryn J. Newman & Norbert Schwarz is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Psychology of Fake News : Accepting, Sharing, and Correcting Misinformation about?

This volume examines the phenomenon of fake news by bringing together leading experts from different fields within psychology and related areas, and explores what has become a prominent feature of public discourse since the first Brexit referendum and the 2016 US election campaign. Dealing with misinformation is important in many areas of daily life, including politics, the marketplace, health communication, journalism, education, and science. In a general climate where facts and misinformation blur, and are intentionally blurred, this book asks what determines whether people accept and share (mis)information, and what can be done to counter misinformation? All three of these aspects need to be understood in the context of online social networks, which have fundamentally changed the way information is produced, consumed, and transmitted. The contributions within this volume summarize the most up-to-date empirical findings, theories, and applications and discuss cutting-edge ideas and future directions of interventions to counter fake news. Also providing guidance on how to handle misinformation in an age of “alternative facts”, this is a fascinating and vital reading for students a

Author

Rainer Greifeneder & Mariela E. Jaffé & Eryn J. Newman & Norbert Schwarz

Publisher

Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group

Published

2021

Language

EN

ISBN

9780367271817

Subjects

Psychology, Computer Science, Management