Study in PLOS ONE reveals "illusion of information adequacy," where people overestimate their knowledge and change opinions with new facts.

A study in PLOS ONE highlights the "illusion of information adequacy," where people believe they have enough information to make decisions, often leading to overconfidence. Conducted with 1,261 participants, the research showed that individuals confident in their limited knowledge were willing to change their opinions when presented with additional facts.

October 09, 2024
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