The Psychology of Falsehood: A Human-Centric Survey of Misinformation Detection
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| author | Nandi, Arghodeep Sundriyal, Megha Khan, Euna Mehnaz Sun, Jikai Vraga, Emily Srivastava, Jaideep Chakraborty, Tanmoy |
| author_facet | Nandi, Arghodeep Sundriyal, Megha Khan, Euna Mehnaz Sun, Jikai Vraga, Emily Srivastava, Jaideep Chakraborty, Tanmoy |
| contents | Misinformation remains one of the most significant issues in the digital age. While automated fact-checking has emerged as a viable solution, most current systems are limited to evaluating factual accuracy. However, the detrimental effect of misinformation transcends simple falsehoods; it takes advantage of how individuals perceive, interpret, and emotionally react to information. This underscores the need to move beyond factuality and adopt more human-centered detection frameworks. In this survey, we explore the evolving interplay between traditional fact-checking approaches and psychological concepts such as cognitive biases, social dynamics, and emotional responses. By analyzing state-of-the-art misinformation detection systems through the lens of human psychology and behavior, we reveal critical limitations of current methods and identify opportunities for improvement. Additionally, we outline future research directions aimed at creating more robust and adaptive frameworks, such as neuro-behavioural models that integrate technological factors with the complexities of human cognition and social influence. These approaches offer promising pathways to more effectively detect and mitigate the societal harms of misinformation. |
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| spellingShingle | The Psychology of Falsehood: A Human-Centric Survey of Misinformation Detection Nandi, Arghodeep Sundriyal, Megha Khan, Euna Mehnaz Sun, Jikai Vraga, Emily Srivastava, Jaideep Chakraborty, Tanmoy Computation and Language Computers and Society Misinformation remains one of the most significant issues in the digital age. While automated fact-checking has emerged as a viable solution, most current systems are limited to evaluating factual accuracy. However, the detrimental effect of misinformation transcends simple falsehoods; it takes advantage of how individuals perceive, interpret, and emotionally react to information. This underscores the need to move beyond factuality and adopt more human-centered detection frameworks. In this survey, we explore the evolving interplay between traditional fact-checking approaches and psychological concepts such as cognitive biases, social dynamics, and emotional responses. By analyzing state-of-the-art misinformation detection systems through the lens of human psychology and behavior, we reveal critical limitations of current methods and identify opportunities for improvement. Additionally, we outline future research directions aimed at creating more robust and adaptive frameworks, such as neuro-behavioural models that integrate technological factors with the complexities of human cognition and social influence. These approaches offer promising pathways to more effectively detect and mitigate the societal harms of misinformation. |
| title | The Psychology of Falsehood: A Human-Centric Survey of Misinformation Detection |
| topic | Computation and Language Computers and Society |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.15896 |