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Ordinary people often think The only source of fake news or false information can come from the surrounding media. But few people have any inkling that The origin and cause of the spread of false news, especially news related to statistics or numerical data. It may be that we ourselves tend to unconsciously distort numbers to match our existing beliefs. Latest studies in communication psychology Conducted by a team of researchers at Ohio State University (OSU) in the United States and published in the journal Human Communication Research, it is shown that people are capable of producing and distributing false information on their own. It is not necessary to have received false or distorted information from outside news sources before. Psychologist points out High class people often believe that they are more talented than they actually are.
Revealing misconceptions about Mount's gossiping Industry Email List behavior Adults' catchphrases "Kids these days..." is caused by hidden biases and distorted memories. In an experiment, 110 volunteers read four short news stories about social issues that involved numbers. Half of the short news reports contained statistics that were true but contradicted popular beliefs. For example, the number of Mexican immigrants entering the United States has decreased from 12.8 million in 2007 to 11.7 million in 2014, but most Americans, including the volunteers, believe there is an increase in immigration. gradually increased when the research team asked volunteers to write down numbers they read in the news on paper. It was found that almost no one remembered numerical information close to reality. Worse, the relationship between those numbers was also misidentified. They point out that the number of Mexican immigrants increased from 11.7 million to 12.8 million over a seven-year period, which is completely contrary to what is currently believed.
Getty Creative However, news reports that indicate numbers are consistent with what most people believe. Such as the news that the percentage of people who support same-sex marriage is increasing. The volunteers who read the news had no problem remembering the correct numbers. "This distorted memory of information It may not have occurred with the intention of directly distorting information. But existing beliefs and biases This causes misperception and misunderstanding,” said Asst. Prof. Dr. Jason Coronel, leader of the research team. “This mistake will become bigger and bigger as it is told over and over. For example, the number of Mexican immigrants should be reduced by 1.1 million in 7 years, according to accurate data. It turned out that it had been told in an extended and distorted way. until it increased to 4.6 million people" The research team has suggestions that If the original news story were to explain why the statistics do not meet most people's expectations, Distortion of memory in the above manner may not occur.
Revealing misconceptions about Mount's gossiping Industry Email List behavior Adults' catchphrases "Kids these days..." is caused by hidden biases and distorted memories. In an experiment, 110 volunteers read four short news stories about social issues that involved numbers. Half of the short news reports contained statistics that were true but contradicted popular beliefs. For example, the number of Mexican immigrants entering the United States has decreased from 12.8 million in 2007 to 11.7 million in 2014, but most Americans, including the volunteers, believe there is an increase in immigration. gradually increased when the research team asked volunteers to write down numbers they read in the news on paper. It was found that almost no one remembered numerical information close to reality. Worse, the relationship between those numbers was also misidentified. They point out that the number of Mexican immigrants increased from 11.7 million to 12.8 million over a seven-year period, which is completely contrary to what is currently believed.
Getty Creative However, news reports that indicate numbers are consistent with what most people believe. Such as the news that the percentage of people who support same-sex marriage is increasing. The volunteers who read the news had no problem remembering the correct numbers. "This distorted memory of information It may not have occurred with the intention of directly distorting information. But existing beliefs and biases This causes misperception and misunderstanding,” said Asst. Prof. Dr. Jason Coronel, leader of the research team. “This mistake will become bigger and bigger as it is told over and over. For example, the number of Mexican immigrants should be reduced by 1.1 million in 7 years, according to accurate data. It turned out that it had been told in an extended and distorted way. until it increased to 4.6 million people" The research team has suggestions that If the original news story were to explain why the statistics do not meet most people's expectations, Distortion of memory in the above manner may not occur.