Understanding Misinformation Quiz

Why might someone want to spread misinformation?

• To confuse others.

• To share accurate information.

• To help others learn new things.

• To promote trust in media.

Complete the statement.

________ is content designed to attract attention and increase engagement.

• Clickbait
• Scholarly Articles

• Targeted Ads

Which of the following best describes misinformation?

• True information that helps people understand concepts better.

• False or inaccurate information that leads to misunderstanding and incorrect beliefs.

• Information that is always accurate and trustworthy.

• Information that everyone agrees with and believes in.

Videos are circulating on social media of claims that an alien attack is occurring in a Miami mall. Yves posts a tweet stating “Aliens are attacking mall goers, we are doomed.” Tubo responds, “Aliens don’t exist, dude. You’re smart, use your brain.” The two guys go back and forth. How can Yves and Tubo use problem solving skills to manage this conflict?

• Yves can ignore Tubo's response and continue spreading the claim about the alien attack.

• Tubo can provide evidence debunking the claim and encourage Yves to critically evaluate the videos.

• Yves and Tubo can argue with each other without considering the validity of the videos.

• Tubo can block Yves on social media to avoid further conflict.

Tubo shows Yves an article from CBS that cites Miami PD stating the alien mall attack was untrue. What actually occurred was teenagers setting off fireworks in the mall. Yves and Tubo settle the disagreement. What conflict management skill did they use? Explain your answer.