You Won't Believe This!

Clickbait are ______________ that are created just to get clicks.

• emails

• headlines

• phonecalls

Eric sees a headline and thinks it might be clickbait. Eric should:

• Avoid clicking the link.

• Research other sources that might support what the headline says.

• Both of the other choices.

Which of the following are clues that something might be clickbait?

• It seems impossible or unbelievable.

• It tries to shock you by using language like "You Won't Believe This!"

• It refers to a celebrity or popular topic.

• All of the other choices.

What is the curiosity gap?

• The desire people have to figure out missing information

• Something Curious George suffers from

• The opposite of clickbait

What is clickbait?

• an online image or headline that tries to get you to click on it, usually for advertising purposes

• the desire people have to figure out missing information

Which of the following headlines seems like it would be clickbait?

• Man Kisses King Cobra! You Won't Believe What Happens Next

• Want to See a New Movie? Here Are Some of the Latest Releases.