Published Oct 21, 2024
Intuition, Wellness Misinformation, and the Importance of Analytical Thinking with Gordon Pennycook
Cognitive psychologist Gordon Pennycook delves into the societal impacts of misinformation, emphasizing the crucial role of analytical thinking and skepticism in confronting wellness misinformation, and explores how intuitive and analytical cognitive styles affect susceptibility to false information.
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