Table 3 Experiment 3 results (preregistered, N = 772).
From: Bypassing misinformation without confrontation improves policy support as much as correcting it
Misinformation & bypassing M (SD) or % | Misinformation & correction M (SD) or % | Misinformation control M (SD) or % | No misinformation control M (SD) or % | F | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intention to support policy restrictions on the production of GM foods | 3.27a (1.20) | 3.29a (1.22) | 3.58b (1.14) | 3.08a (1.21) | 5.72 | .001 |
Attitude toward supporting policy restrictions on GM foods | 4.89a (1.75) | 4.89a (1.84) | 5.34b (1.55) | 4.80a (1.67) | 3.62 | .013 |
Belief in the misinformation about GM foods | 81%a | 56%b | 76%a | 59%b | – | – |
Bypassing belief that GM foods will save the bee population | 72%a | 40%b | 38%b | 48%b | – | – |
