In this video, you can learn about what the third-person effect is, how it affects us and why it is relevant today. We will provide you with an example to visualize this abstract concept and make you aware of it.
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Video created by Monicah W. Kirathi, Aileen Roncoroni, Amy Scheren
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Sources
Davison, W. P. (1983). The third-person effect in communication. Public opinion quarterly, 47(1), 1-15.