Digital Literacy - MP4 Quiz 1

Which of the answer choices is a valid argument for why children under 13 shouldn't be allowed to use social media?

• There are few sites that have child-friendly content.

• Children younger than 13 get little educational benefit from being online.

• Devices are too complicated for children to use.

• Children are more vulnerable to the negative effects of targeted advertising.

_____________ is the lack of restraint one feels when communicating online in comparison to communicating in-person

• Online Disinhibition

• Digital Identity

• Smart Shaming

• Digital Self

What factor can cause online disinhibition in people in an online setting?

• anonymity

• smartphones

• number of online "friends"

• fake news sites

Which of the below is an example of the online disinhibition effect?

• being careful about what you share on social media

• making comments online that are meaner than what you would say in person

• making contact with with people you have met online in real life

• spending lots of time watching videos on social media

Which scenario below is an example of the online disinhibition effect?

• Eating junk food while using the internet.

• Being careful about what you share on social media.

• ​​​​​​​Spending lots of time watching videos on YouTube.

• Making mean comments online you would never say in person.

Which of the factors below is NOT a cause of online disinhibition?

• Anonymity

• Smartphones

• Lack of nonverbal cues

• Lack of tone of voice

Nico and Josh had planned to play basketball at the park. When Nico arrived at the court, he got a message from Josh saying he could no longer come. Nico was frustrated and wanted to share how he felt with Josh. Why might this escalate further if Nico decides to post about his feelings on social media instead of texting Josh privately?

• ​​​​​​​Josh will think Nico is joking.

• Nico might be more mean and upset online because he is not talking to Josh in person.

• Other people would see Nico's post on social media and say things that might escalate the situation.

Hakeem and Isaac go to the same school. A few days ago, someone created a fake social media account and posted pictures making fun of Hakeem. Some other people started posting mean comments and sharing demeaning pictures referring to Hakeem. How can Isaac counter online disinhibition in this situation?

• ​​​​​​​He could also post a mean comment because Hakeem used to be mean to him in middle school.

• He could support Hakeem by insulting some of the people making mean comments.

• He could report the account.

• He could "like" a couple of the pictures so his friends see he is joining in.

Based on the steps you learned about 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.

Why do some people argue for regulating online hate speech?

• Regulating hate speech would spread more hate.

• Hate speech is free speech.

• Anything could be considered hate speech because there is no legal definition.

• Online hate speech can lead to violence against groups of people.