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True or False?: The Science of Perception, Misinformation, and Disinformation - Hardcover

Toner, Jacqueline B.

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Synopsis

True or False? explores how we think and perceive and why false beliefs, superstitions, opinions, misinformation, or wild guesses can just stick around and mess things up. Readers will see how misunderstandings and misuse of scientific findings can lead people to the wrong conclusions and will learn how to outsmart their own brain to gain critical thinking skills and find ways to identify and correct false beliefs and disinformation. 

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About the Author

Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD, is the author of multiple award-winning books for kids and teens which focus on topics in psychology. Prior to her writing career, she spent thirty-five years as a clinical child and family psychologist and served as chief facilitator for a medical resources project with Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Carnegie Mellon University.

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