Understanding Key Concepts in Information Literacy

What is the ability to find, evaluate, use, and communicate information in a variety of formats called?

• Information Accuracy

• Information Literacy

• Information Technology

• Information Management

When obtaining news directly from social media, you should be skeptical of the _______ of the information.

• source

• accuracy

• popularity

• length

What term is used to describe false news stories?

• Fake news

• Real news

• Accurate news

• True news

A statement that is shown to be opposite of what is originally understood is called a _______.

• confirmation

• contradiction

• clarification

• conclusion

What does the term 'Discredit' mean?

• To accept as true

• To reject as untrue

• To verify information

• To support a theory.

What is 'Misinformation'?

• True information

• Untrue or incorrect information

• Verified facts

• Honest mistake.

Cognitive bias is described as:

• A systematic error in thinking

• A logical reasoning process

• An accurate perception

• A deliberate lie

Satire involves: A) The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule B) Presenting facts C) Logical reasoning D) Honest mistake.

• The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule

• Presenting facts

• Logical reasoning

• Honest mistake

What does the term 'Sensationalism' refer to?

• The use of exciting or shocking stories or language, often untrue, to provoke public interest or excitement.

• A slow and steady increase in numbers.

• Immediate action without delay.

• Reasonable and logical thinking.

The rapid increase in numbers is known as ________.

• Sensationalism

• Proliferation

• Instantaneously

• Rational