Fake News Friday - March 17, 2023

Fake News Friday

March 17, 2023

​Source: Journal of Experimental Psychology "Tribalism and Tribulations: The Costs of not sharing Fake News" 2023

Multiple Choice

What is the main finding of the research from the American Psychological Association from the previous slide?

• Fake News spreads because of corrupt media corporations that want to gain more followers

• People often feel peer pressure to share fake news because if they do not share stories that are accepted from others with the same ideology they can be ostracized

• People share misinformation because they have a desire to deceive and lie to others online

• Fake news spreads mostly from bots that are powered by governments such as Russia or North Korea

​Source: Journal of Experimental Psychology "Tribalism and Tribulations: The Costs of not sharing Fake News" 2023

Poll

Do you agree with the findings of the American Psychological Association? Do you think people feel pressured by others to share misinformation online?

• Yes, I agree

• No, I disagree

Multiple Choice

What is the primary message of this political cartoon?

• Vladimir Putin is willing to do anything to win the war in Ukraine

• Vladimir Putin is trying to control the elections in Panama

• The political parties in Panama are treating their independent opponents like Putin treats his soldiers

• The Political parties in Panama are doing everything to ensure free and fair elections

You can open this webpage in a new tab.

Copy link

Open in new tab

Multiple Choice

Is it true that the NBA indefinitely suspended Ja Morant for his "thuggish and gangster activities"?

• Yes, this is real news

• No, this is fake news and the video is fake