New research reveals psychological ‘booster shots’ can strengthen resistance to misinformation

Published on March 11, 2025

A new study has found that targeted psychological interventions can significantly enhance long-term resistance to misinformation. Dubbed “psychological booster shots,” these interventions improve memory retention and help individuals recognize and resist misleading information more effectively over time.
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