A debiasing message is a piece of information that neutralizes two conflicting accounts of the same event. It can enhance the correction of misinformation. 


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When a correction of misinformation is presented after the misinformation itself, the correction is more effective. 


Misinformation Correction and Message Order


Dai, Y. (2021, February 13). The Effects of Message Order and Debiasing Information in Misinformation Correction | Dai | International Journal of Communication. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/15364/3367

The Effects of Message Order and Debiasing Information in Misinformation Correction

Debiasing Message and Misinformation Correction


After a piece of misinformation is corrected, when an individual is asked to recall the correction, there is a positive correlation between recall accuracy and change in attitude regarding the topic. 


Misinformation Correction and Attitudes


Even with attempts of correction, falseful information can still have continued influence on people’s impression of certain subjects. 


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