Consumers' avoidance of information on red meat risks: information exposure effects on attitudes and perceived knowledge
In accordance with cognitive dissonance theory, individuals generally avoid information that is not consistent with their cognitions, to avoid psychological discomfort associated with tensions arising from contradictory beliefs. Information avoidance may thus make risk communication less successful....
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| Language: | English |
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2015-02-12.
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