The illusory truth effect is the tendency for any statement that is repeated frequently—whether it is factually true or not, whether it is even plausible or not—to acquire the ring of truth. Studies ...

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We all know the meaning of the word "Truth," don't we? A statement of fact is either true or it’s not, right? But the word and concept of truth have recently become complicated, and even under siege.