Information About Past Beliefs Influences Current Beliefs

Information About Past Beliefs Influences Current Beliefs

Apr 21, 2022·
Liam W. Hart
Liam W. Hart
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Abstract
Participants read a gun-control text consistent or inconsistent with beliefs reported weeks earlier. They then verified initial beliefs that were accurate, opposite of actual initial beliefs, or did not verify them (control). Verifying accurate initial beliefs changed current beliefs compared to verifying false initial beliefs or not verifying them.
Date
Apr 21, 2022 12:00 AM — 12:30 AM
Event
94th Midwestern Psychological Association Conference
Location

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

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