Media Literacy and Misinformation Quiz

What is a key challenge in today's digital age regarding information?

• Lack of access to information

• Limited communication tools

• Difficulty in distinguishing between serious arguments and propaganda

• Overabundance of printed newspapers

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What did Alex Jones claim about the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting?

• It was a hoax carried out by crisis actors

• It was a tragic event that united the country

• It was a government experiment

• It was a natural disaster

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What is the illusory truth effect?

• The ability to distinguish between true and false information

• The effect of social media on news consumption

• The impact of visual media over printed media

• The tendency to believe information that is repeated

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How do researchers generally define misinformation?

• Information that is false but shared sincerely by someone who believes it is true

• Information that is true and shared with sincerity

• Information that is true but shared with malice

• Information that is false and shared with the intent to deceive

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What is a significant issue faced by older generations regarding digital media?

• They are more likely to create fake news

• They are less targeted by misinformation campaigns

• They have better media literacy skills

• They are more susceptible to believing misinformation

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What is one of the main goals of the New Haven Urban Debate League?

• To prepare students for standardized tests

• To provide free sports training

• To teach students how to avoid arguments

• To enhance students' debate and communication skills

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Why do students in the debate league sometimes argue against their own beliefs?

• To practice lying convincingly

• To confuse their opponents

• To avoid losing points

• To understand and articulate both sides of an argument

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What is a significant problem caused by the dependence on advertising in traditional media?

• It increases the quality of news reporting

• It reduces the number of advertisements

• It encourages the creation of catchy or deceptive headlines

• It leads to more educational content

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What are deepfakes, and why are they concerning?

• They are a new form of digital art

• They are a type of social media post

• They are computer-generated videos that can cause serious harm

• They are harmless internet memes

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