Table 2.

Text fragments used in experiment 2.

Experimental condition	Text
Basic text	Presently there is widespread debate about the potential risks related to electrosmog. Some scientists argue that substantial uncertainties exist as to whether current protection from electrosmog is sufficient.a
	The International Commission for (Nonionizing) Radiation Protection points out that current exposure limits protect the public adequately.
Public participation	However, for precautionary reasons, many local authorities claim that the residents should be involved in the siting process for base stations.

^aSentence added in the “uncertainty” condition of the second experimental factor.