Table 8 Descriptive statistics for self-reported use of lateral reading strategies by time and condition (N = 230; N_DPI = 136, N_Control = 94)

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3.82 (0.86)

3.70 (0.98)

(N = 93)

3.81 (0.89)

3.62 (0.88)

(N = 92)

Look for the original source of the information

3.62 (1.02)

3.57 (1.06)

3.57 (1.03)

3.53 (1.05)

Find out more about the author of the information

3.01 (1.22)

2.85 (1.11)

3.26 (1.14)

2.99 (1.26)

Find out more about who publishes the website (like a company, organization, or government)

3.01 (1.14)

(N = 135)

2.76 (1.12)

3.53 (1.07)

2.97 (1.27)

Consider how your emotions affect how you judge the information^a

2.75 (1.04)

2.57 (0.98)

2.99 (1.04)

2.68 ( 1.08)

Overall Mean (four items)

3.36 (0.84)

3.22 (0.84)

3.54 (0.83)

3.28 (0.92)