https://theoatmeal.com/comics/believe_clean
Read the comic (link above) in its entirety and then write a reflection (use paragraphs/full sentences) that answers the questions below.
1. What is the backfire effect?
2. Reflect on a time you personally experienced the backfire effect—what stopped you from accepting the new information as true?
3. How does the message from the comic relate to our class?
4. What are some ways we can try to counter the backfire effect with science/psychological science?
5. What do you think are the main takeaways from this comic?
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