Cognitively verify, then trust: Association of the cognitive process for news verification with media trust in responding to perceived false information
Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism
Published online on April 14, 2026
Abstract
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False information can hinder individuals’ cognitive processes for news verification, potentially confusing members of the public and sowing distrust in information sources. The maxim “trust, but verify” has long been commonly used in information ...
False information can hinder individuals’ cognitive processes for news verification, potentially confusing members of the public and sowing distrust in information sources. The maxim “trust, but verify” has long been commonly used in information ...