The Weak Evidence Effect: Why Adding Weak Favorable Reasons Undermines Effective Refutation
When refuting manipulative arguments or debunking false beliefs, it is best to avoid using weakly favorable reasons. As an illustration, consider two passages used in a 2011 study titled “When Good Evidence Goes Bad: The Weak Evidence Effect in Judgment and Decision-Making.” Participants read one of these passages: Widespread use of hybrid and electric cars … Read more