|The Debunking Handbook - 02|

|The Debunking Handbook|
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|The Debunking Handbook, a guide to debunking misinformation, is now freely available to download. Although there is a great deal of psychological research on misinformation, there's no summary of the literature that offers practical guidelines on the most effective ways of reducing the influence of myths. The Debunking Handbook boils the research down into a short, simple summary, intended as a guide for communicators in all areas ... who encounter misinformation.**|
|The Handbook explores the surprising fact that debunking myths can sometimes reinforce the myth in peoples' minds. Communicators need to be aware of the various backfire effects and how to avoid them, such as:|
|• The Familiarity Backfire Effect|
|• The Overkill Backfire Effect|
|• The Worldview Backfire Effect|
|**It also looks at a key element to successful debunking: providing an alternative explanation.**|
|*https://skepticalscience.com/Debunking-Handbook-now-freely-available-download.html*|