Mis/Dis/Mal Suspect Quiz

MALinformation is...

• False information intentionally shared to deceive others.

• True information manipulated to deceive or cause harm.

• False information mistakenly shared with others.

Answer explanation

MALinformation takes facts presents them out of context with the intent to deceive.

Suspects who spread MALinformation intend to cause harm.

DISinformation is...

• True information manipulated to deceive or cause harm.

• False information mistakenly shared with others.

• False information intentionally shared to deceive others.

Answer explanation

Suspects who share DISinformation know it is inaccurate or false.

DISinformation is shared with the intent to deceive others.

MISinformation is...

• False information mistakenly shared with others.

• False information intentionally shared to deceive others.

• True information manipulated to deceive or cause harm.

Answer explanation

MISinformation is often shared before all of the facts are known and before the person sharing it knows it is false.

Which type of false information is CONCERNED COUSIN most likely to spread?

• MISinformation

• DISinformation

• MALinformation

Answer explanation

"Concerned Cousins" are fooled by false content, but motivated by a desire for you to see the truth. 

They pass on false information unintentionally, making it MISinformation. 

Which type of false information is CLICK CHASER most likely to spread?

• MISinformation

• DISinformation

• MALinformation

Answer explanation

"Click Chasers" are after attention. They will share anything so long as it makes you click. 

While their intention isn't to harm, they knowingly share DISinformation.

What type of false information is PROPAGANDIST most likely to spread?

• MISinformation

• DISinformation

• MALinformation

Answer explanation

Perfect! "Propogandists" want to cause harm or win at any cost - even if that cost causes harm to others. 

They spread MALinformation to fool and manipulate us. 

What types of false information is TROLL most likely to spread? (Select 2)

• MISinformation

• DISinformation

• MALinformation

Answer explanation

"Trolls" want to cause harm. They want to clutter timelines with negative information about others. 

While trolls sometimes create MALinformation their primary tool is spreading DISinformation.

What type of false information is LEMMING most likely to spread?

• MISinformation

• DISinformation

• MALinformation

Answer explanation

"Lemmings" just want to be like everyone else. They are motivated by a sense of belonging. 

They pass on MISinformation without fully vetting it. 

What kind of false information is JOKESTER most likely to share?

• MISinformation

• DISinformation

• MALinformation

Answer explanation

"Jokesters" don't intend to hurt anyone. They create and spread false content for a laugh. 

Because they don't intend to harm anyone, DISinformation is their primary tool. 

What type of false information is SENTRY most likely to spread?

• MISinformation

• DISinformation

• MALinformation

Answer explanation

"Sentries" will do anything to prevent change from occurring. Because they are afraid, they sometimes act in desperate ways. 

MALinformation is their favorite tool, because they intend to cause harm.