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Confirmation Bias in Social Media

Andrea McGrath

an infographic created as part of Dr. Erchull’s Social Psychology course
(Spring 2021)

Students were asked to “give psychology away” through an infographic designed to educate an audience of their choice about an idea from social psychology that the group would benefit from understanding

TOPIC: confirmation bias
AUDIENCE: young adults

Andrea_infographic

    Virginia Mackintosh
    29 Apr 2021
    11:22am

    It is so frightening, the vicious cycle that leads to people becoming more and more entrenched in their belief systems, whether they are based on fact or not. I’m a bit confused by the point you made in your “effects” section, but other than that, you have provided a convincing argument, clearly stated and succinctly presented.

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    Dr. McBride
    2 May 2021
    8:00pm

    Social media has certainly brought confirmation bias to the forefront! Perfect topic for an infographic as more people need to be aware of how their belief systems are manipulated by online content. I agree with Dr. Macintosh’s comment about the effect section; it seems to suggest change is more the norm (“does not have a definite shape”) rather than an inability or unwillingness to change. Perhaps we are misreading it.

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