Anger and suggestibility
Participants who were assigned to the anger condition were more suggestible than neutral participants. This means they could be more easily influenced and convinced by post-event misinformation.
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Valence of the emotional state and willingness to accept misinformation
Arousal and vulnerability to misinformation
Limits of arousal and valence of emotional state accounting for acceptance of misinformation
The basis of the cognitive impact of anger
Anger's effect on speed and confidence in accepting misinformation
Anxiety and Anger on Partisan Bias in Accepting Misinformation
Post-truth