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Why Debunking Myths About Vaccines Hasn’t Convinced Dubious Parents

Harvard Business Review

Brendan Nyhan of Dartmouth and Jason Reifler of the University of Exeter have also documented an even more alarming tendency, which they call “ the backfire effect.” That means you may have more success changing minds after making your audience feel good about themselves. Communication Influence Psychology'

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