Fighting Misinformation in a Digital Age: Social, Cognitive, and Clinical Considerations
Presented by Drs. Ayoub Bouguettaya and Elizabeth M. Stuart
Friday, March 29, 2024
2 to 4 pm
Receive 2 CE's
This program will introduce the foundational competence areas for fighting misinformation in the digital age. Program content will focus on social, cognitive, and clinical considerations in the clinical setting.
Presenter:
Dr. Ayoub Bouguettaya
Dr. Bouguettaya is a former Assistant Professor of Social Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Birmingham (UK), and a former assistant lecturer at Monash University (Australia). He also has worked as part of initiatives to reduce vaccine misinformation for the Australian Government for four years. Currently, he works as a content editor for Frontiers in Psychiatry and as a research associate at Monash University. He is currently working on research on polarization and conspiracy theory belief.
Elizabeth M. (Lizzy) Stuart, Ph.D. postdoctoral fellow in pediatric neuropsychology and research coordinator at Insight Collective. She has received extensive clinical training with populations who are particularly vulnerable to misinformation, including individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. Her research spans LGBTQ+ issues, social neuropsychology, and the use of disruptive technology in neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychotherapy.
Objectives:
· Identify at least 1 reason why people believe misinformation from a social, cognitive, or clinical approach.
· Identify at least 1 reason why people spread misinformation, from a social, cognitive, or clinical approach.
· Identify clinical populations who are the most vulnerable to believing and spreading misinformation.
· List 2 concrete differences between conspiracy theories and misinformation.
· Name key 5 elements to reduce misinformation belief among all people in a one-to-one setting.
LOCATION: Zoom Meeting. Attendees will receive the meeting link in their emails.
The deadline to register is 6 PM on March 28th.
COST: Free for GKCPA members and Students. $40 for nonmembers/guests.
This is only approved as a live, interactive CE presentation. Participants will have the same physical presence expectations through video that would be required for in-person events to gain CE credit.
Greater Kansas City Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Greater Kansas City Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
