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Strong reading skills may help teens resist misinformation

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Briefings

A new study from Washington University in St. Louis indicates that students with stronger reading skills are better at spotting online misinformation. This finding is particularly relevant for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds, suggesting that literacy may be a protective factor against digital falsehoods.

Key points

• Students with stronger reading skills are better able to spot misinformation online.
• These skills may be especially important for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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