PsychologyAnnual Review of Developmental Psychology

The Psychology of Misinformation Across the Lifespan

S. M. Edelson, V. F. Reyna, et al.

Ubiquitous social media misinformation threatens young people’s health and well‑being. This review finds that cognitive ability, thinking styles, and metacognitive scrutiny can protect against misinformation, while early adverse experiences and ideology bias information processing. Using fuzzy‑trace theory, the authors argue gist plausibility—shaped by knowledge, personality, emotion, and ideology—drives acceptance and sharing, placing the young and old at particular risk. Research conducted by Sarah M. Edelson, Valerie F. Reyna, Aadya Singh, and Jordan E. Roue.... show more

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