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Why Some Groups Are More Susceptible to Believing Misinformation

Chrysalis L. Wright Ph.D. on February 9, 2022

What traits and characteristics make someone susceptible to believing fake news and misinformation?

What traits and characteristics make someone susceptible to believing fake news and misinformation?

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Misinformation and Fake News Are Only Part of the Problem

Chrysalis L. Wright Ph.D. on August 15, 2021

The individualistic nature of American society, desire to maintain personal freedom, and fear of the unknown have led to some of the nation's issues.

The individualistic nature of American society, desire to maintain personal freedom, and fear of the unknown have led to some of the nation's issues.

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Political Fake News and the 2020 Election

Chrysalis L. Wright Ph.D. on November 8, 2020

How is political fake news impacting the 2020 election?

How is political fake news impacting the 2020 election?

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Prejudiced Fake News and Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors

Chrysalis L. Wright Ph.D. on August 8, 2020

Prejudiced fake news is back and may be much worse than it was before.

Prejudiced fake news is back and may be much worse than it was before.

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How Today's Fake News Is Different Than in the Past

Chrysalis L. Wright Ph.D. on May 9, 2020

How misinformation has evolved over time.

How misinformation has evolved over time.

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COVID-19 Fake News and Its Impact on Consumers

Chrysalis L. Wright Ph.D. on April 30, 2020

It's spreading almost as fast as the virus itself.

It's spreading almost as fast as the virus itself.