MA 1.3 Quick Check - Media & The Mind

What is the term for a thought pattern used by the brain to understand a task, the desired outcome, and usable strategies?

• schema

• schism

• scholar

• schooler

Our brains are designed to use ________ to automate tasks.

• shortcuts
• complex information
• information
• short circuits

What is the law that explains how the brain works to complete a picture?

• Law of Closure

• Law of Opening

• Schema Law

• Closing Law

When trying to connect the dots of a complex story, humans are vulnerable to _________.

• misinformation
• malformation
• studying
• data overload

When something seems plausible enough to be believable the brain can create a __________ ____________.

• false memory

• good memory

• bad memory

• correct memory

__________________ is a time saving technique used by the brain in hunting for information already believed to be true.

• confirmation bias
• disinformation
• initial bias
• schema scanning

What programs are used to reward you with what you already believe to be true?

• social media

• document editors

• spreadsheet application

• web browser

This term is a combination of our innate ability to not want to look further into a complex story. When an answer provided by media seems to fit a narrative it becomes satisfying enough that it suffices. What is this term?

• information satisficing

• sufficesfy

• information overload

• satisformation suffices

What is it about the human brain that makes us so susceptible to misinformation?

• we love stories

• we love food

• we love music

• we love good weather

What do we need to work on if we want to avoid the mind effect pitfalls strewn through media?

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Soft critical thinking skills

• Law of Closure

• Satisficing