Scientific literacy reduces belief in conspiracy theories. Improving people’s ability to assess evidence through increased scientific literacy makes them less likely to endorse such beliefs. The key aspects contributing to this effect are scientific knowledge and scientific reasoning.
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Scientific literacy undermines conspiracy beliefs
New research shows that higher scientific literacy, encompassing knowledge and reasoning, reduces belief in conspiracy theories by improving evidence evaluation.
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Beliefs in pseudoscientific health ideas can undermine trust in conventional medicine and lead to riskier health decisions, a new study finds. However, valuing science 🧪 and having a strong sense of personal health control 💪 reduced these risks.
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Illusory Beliefs Fuel Risky Health Choices
Beliefs in pseudoscientific health ideas can undermine trust in conventional medicine and lead to riskier health decisions, a new study finds.
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