University in Bochum: Why We Believe What We Click
January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
BOCHUM, Germany, Jan. 22 -- The University in Bochum issued the following news release:
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Why We Believe What We Click
Information that we select for ourselves, such as things we click online, has a stronger impact than passively acquired information on our perception of truth and falsehood.
The more often we see information, the more likely we are to believe it is truthful. This has been known for 50 years. Researchers in Bochum have now . . .
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Why We Believe What We Click
Information that we select for ourselves, such as things we click online, has a stronger impact than passively acquired information on our perception of truth and falsehood.
The more often we see information, the more likely we are to believe it is truthful. This has been known for 50 years. Researchers in Bochum have now . . .