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Reducing the Impact of Misconceptions

Sun, April 15, 10:35am to 12:05pm, Millennium Broadway New York Times Square, Floor: Fifth Floor, Room 5.02

Session Type: Symposium

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This symposium brings together international scholars who aim to gain a deeper understanding of the conditions that support revision of misconceptions and reduce the impact of misinformation about various socio-scientific issues (e.g., vaccinations and Autism Spectrum Disorder). In doing so, they employ both quantitative and qualitative methods, draw on a diverse sample of participants and topics, and examine different aspects of the process of conceptual change. Their findings converge on a complementary story that can help explain the persistence of these misconceptions, but also point to specific paths to revision and highlight the power of refutations. The presenters will discuss implications of these findings for future research and implementing globally effective revision efforts.

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