Believing More Than We Should (interchange reading unit 4 )

What is one reason for the spread of inaccurate content on the Internet?

• Satirical websites creating believable stories
• Limited social media platforms
• Only trustworthy sources posting content
• Lack of internet access

What was the motivation behind the entrepreneurs who created the false story about head lice?

• To consult experts
• To spread accurate information
• To get attention and more business
• To educate the public about lice

What is one potential consequence of spreading false information?

• Damaging someone's reputation
• Promoting accurate news sources
• Increasing trust in online content
• Encouraging fact-checking

Why is it important to have fact-checking websites like Snopes and Factcheck?

• To spread inaccurate content
• To create fake news
• To damage reputations
• To verify the truth of stories

What should you do before sharing a story that sounds too good to be true?

• Delete it
• Verify the information
• Share it immediately
• Ignore it

Why do some major websites and news outlets pick up false stories without consulting experts?

• To consult the public
• To gain more readers
• To provide accurate information
• To damage someone's reputation

Why might someone create a fake story on the internet?

• To consult experts
• To gain more readers
• To make a point or make people laugh
• To provide accurate information

What is the role of satirical websites in creating believable stories?

• To make a point or make people laugh
• To spread accurate information
• To gain more readers
• To consult experts

What was the false story involving teenagers, selfies, and head lice about?

• Teenagers avoiding lice by taking selfies
• Teenagers inventing a new treatment for lice
• Teenagers causing a massive outbreak of lice
• Teenagers spreading lice through selfies

Which websites exist specifically to find out if stories are true or not?

• Snopes and Factcheck
• Instagram and Snapchat
• Facebook and Twitter
• Google and Amazon