UM Research Studies How Children Decide Who and What to Trust
June 25, 2026
June 25, 2026
MISSOULA, Montana, June 24 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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UM Research Studies How Children Decide Who and What to Trust
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New research from the University of Montana and its partners suggests children begin to think more critically about confidence by age 8, evaluating both the speaker and the context of the information.
"Older children interpret hesitancy as a sign of careful thought rat . . .
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UM Research Studies How Children Decide Who and What to Trust
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New research from the University of Montana and its partners suggests children begin to think more critically about confidence by age 8, evaluating both the speaker and the context of the information.
"Older children interpret hesitancy as a sign of careful thought rat . . .