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Why you let down your guard on ads when scrolling on social media

By Matthew Pittman, Associate Professor of Advertising and Public Relations, University of TennesseeJuly 17, 2026 · 1 min read

When you’re tired and distracted, an online ad’s claims can be more effective in pitching a product when they’re assertive and explicit.

Even a few seconds of scrolling will tire your brain and make you more open to bold advertising claims. Money Knack on Unsplash, CC BY My wife stared at me in shock as I ripped opened the package. T…

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