Explain How Source Confusion Contributes to Misinformation Effects

question 477

Essay

Explain how source confusion contributes to misinformation effects.

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Tendency

A prediction or expectation that causes itself to become true, simply because the prediction was made.

Attachment Styles

Patterns of behavior in relationships that are shaped by one's early interactions with caregivers and that affect one's emotional bonds in adulthood.

Significant Other

A person considered extremely important to an individual's life or well-being, often a romantic partner but can also include close friends or family members.

Secure Attachment Style

A pattern of attachment characterized by trust, a sense of security, and a positive view of oneself and relationships.