The illusory truth effect is the tendency for any statement that is repeated frequently—whether it is factually true or not, whether it is even plausible or not—to acquire the ring of truth. Studies ...

This is part 1 of a 2-part series on the illusory truth effect and its use in political propaganda. “If everybody always lies to you, the consequence is not that you believe the lies, but rather that ...

It has been documented in psychological studies that repeating lies eventually results in some people’s acceptance of these lies as the truth. This “illusory truth effect” can be reinforced in printed ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. If something is seen as big, and is a lie, why is it still seen as truth by so many? I have been ...

If you consider yourself a climate science supporter, you probably wouldn’t think simple exposure to a skeptic’s claim could shift your views. Our new research has produced worrying findings. Climate ...

People only use about 10% of their brain. It's a fact we've all heard—except it isn't a fact at all. It's a myth. While activity in some brain regions fluctuates depending on what you're doing, you ...

Cognitive fluency refers to the subjective ease with which information is processed, and it plays a pivotal role in shaping judgements of truth. When a statement or stimulus is easy to read, familiar ...