Clicks for Cash Quiz

How do website publishers make money from advertisers?

• They charge advertisers based on the creativity of their ad.

• They charge advertisers based on how many users see the ad or click on it.

• They charge advertisers based on how many people buy their product.

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of clickbait?

• ​​​​​​​It directs users to trustworthy news options.

• It improves how a news website looks.

• It makes the publisher money because it's a form of online advertising.

• It helps people explore questions about interesting facts.

Clickbait often leads to websites with fake news. Which of the following is a possible effect of spreading disinformation?

• It can cause people to make uninformed decisions (in political elections or health decisions, for example).

• It can lead to more disagreement and divisiveness between people.

• It can lead to injustices if it prevents people from holding the government or other institutions accountable for their actions.

• All of the above.

Based on the steps you learned in Take a Stand, how should you approach conversations with people who might have different opinions?

• Debate with each other. Eventually you'll find an answer everyone agrees with.

• Share your perspective, listen to other people's perspectives, and be open to changing your own.

• Convince others that your perspective is right.

How confident do you feel in understanding how internet advertising can contribute to the spread of disinformation?

• ​​​​​​​I feel very confident.

• I feel somewhat confident.

• I don't feel confident.