Understanding Information Literacy

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What is information literacy?

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The ability to critically evaluate and verify information

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Which of the following is a red flag for potential misinformation?

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Headlines designed to provoke strong emotional reactions

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What is an "echo chamber" in social media?

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A space where users only encounter beliefs similar to their own

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How do social media algorithms typically work?

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They show content based on user preferences and behavior

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What is confirmation bias?

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A tendency to accept information that supports existing beliefs

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Which practice best helps verify social media information?

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Cross-referencing with multiple reliable sources

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What characterizes conspiratorial thinking?

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Believing everything is connected and nothing happens by chance

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How can you identify bias in news media?

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By examining word choice and what information is emphasized

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What is "clickbait"?

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Misleading headlines designed to get clicks

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Which source is typically most reliable for fact-checking?

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Peer-reviewed academic journals