Systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence for an illusory truth effect and its determinants

Abstract Over the last four decades, studies provided evidence that individuals tend to rate statements as being more truthful when they are re-exposed to them, the so-called ‘illusory truth effect’. In light of a growing number of studies published since the previous meta-analysis in 2006 and conce...

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Published in:Nature Communications
Main Authors: Steeven Ye, David Attali, Maria Ghazi, Arnaud Cachia, Mathieu Cassotti, Grégoire Borst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2026-02-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-70041-x