MYP 4 Factfulness

Describe what the Gap is and explain how you can avoid it.

How can we prevent the use of the straight line instict?

• We should accept that data will always show an increase.

• We should not consider all the consequences.

• We should be aware that lines might bend

• We should believe that lines flatten.

The fear instinct is when you are ____ of things that are not a _________ to you..

(a)  

Factfulness is recognizing when a story mentions a gap that it ...

• ... talks about two separate different groups.

• ... considers the whole picture

• ... considers the middle.

• ... looks at the majority.

The size instinct is ... when a lonely number seems important.

• True

• False

When you are considering alot of data, which mathematical skill is most useful?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Substraction

• Division

When considering the Blame instinct which other instinct is useful to consider?

• The Hunger Instinct

• The Gap Instinct

• The Single Perspective Instinct

• The Straight Line Instinct

How many instincts are included in the Factfulness book?

• 12

• 15

• 5

• 10

Provide an example from your knowledge of a famous person or group that uses the Blame Instinct for their political purposes.

Which is an example of the Negativity instinct?

• A misconception that everything is fine.

• A misconception that the world is getting worse.

• A belief that the world is the same as always

• A belief that everything is getting better.