Hedonism as a motive for information search: biased information-seeking leads to biased beliefs
Abstract Confirmation bias in information-search contributes to the formation of polarized echo-chambers of beliefs. However, the role of valence on information source selection remains poorly understood. In Experiment 1, participants won financial rewards depending on the outcomes of a set of lotte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-02-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-29429-8 |