LifeSmarts Technology Flashcards 2026

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A formula that platforms use to decide which posts, videos, or ads you see online.

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Algorithm

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A slant or preference that affects how information is presented. Fill in the blank: __________

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Algorithm

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An automated account that spreads content—often without human control.

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Bot

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Believing information more easily when it matches what you already think.

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Confirmation Bias

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A source that's accurate, trustworthy, and based on facts.

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Credible Source

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A fake video or image that makes it look like someone said or did something they didn't.

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Deepfake

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False content that's purposely created to mislead or manipulate. Fill in the blank: __________

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Disinformation

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Knowing how to find, check, and use information responsibly.

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Information Literacy

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False or incorrect info shared by mistake or without trying to mislead.

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Misinformation

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A form of humor or exaggeration that imitates real news or events—sometimes mistaken for real information.

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Satire