News : Trolls

What does inoculation mean in the context of disinformation? Video 0.45

• To give people a small dose of disinformation, by trying to get them to believe rumours ahead of time

• To train people in fact-checking ahead of time

• To teach people the tactics and techniques that people use to try and spread disinformation

• All of the above

What is confirmation bias? Video 1.46

• When people are likely to believe things their parents believe

• When people seek out information that already aligns with their beliefs

• When social media platforms show people information shared by their friends and family

• None of the above

Why do people who try to manipulate information target the media? Video 3.56

• They don't have big audience, and if the media talks about a rumour or falsehood it will reach more people

• The media love to publish rumours as it gets them big audiences

• People believe something if the media talks about it

• None of the above

Which of the following are effective characteristics of a disinformation campaign? Video 2.09

• Emotional content

• Inflammatory content

• Content is repeated multiple times

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a meme? Video 2.23

• A viral video on YouTube

• A dance on TikTok that everyone is copying

• An image with block text being shared widely on Instagram

• All of the above

• None of the above

Do you think younger or older people are susceptible to disinformation? Why?

Answer explanation

Think about the importance of education not of age groups!

How would you explain to a family member why disinformation was a problem?

Answer explanation

Imagine the consequences when one basis ALL his thinking on the wrong assumption.

If you were in charge of media literacy in your school, how would you help students to prepare for misinformation?

Answer explanation

How about jotting down your opponents' opinion?

Remember Larry King's motto: Ask More!