MIL GROUP7

Checking the author's social media activity

Determining the credibility of the website or platform

Reading the comments section for public opinion

Seeing how many likes and shares the content has

Favoring information that supports your pre-existing beliefs

 Being skeptical of all information, regardless of the source

Ignoring all forms of news and media

Giving equal weight to both sides of an argument

It presents only one side of an argument without counterpoints

It includes multiple perspectives with evidence

It contains citations from diverse, credible sources

It is written by a well-known journalist

Halo effect

Anchoring bias

Recency bias

Authority bias

Using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication

Sharing personal details only with trusted friends online

Deleting all your social media accounts

Using the same password across all accounts for convenience

Gather evidence of the defamatory content

Report the content to the platform

Respond with an emotional and aggressive post

Consult a legal professional if necessary

Horns effect

Halo effect

Contrast effect

Perception bias

To ensure the information is still accurate and relevant

To verify if the author is active on social media

To confirm that the article has been widely shared

To determine the level of engagement in the comment section

Immediately share it to warn others

Check if it aligns with your existing beliefs

Cross-check with multiple reputable sources

Assume it is false and ignore it

Report and flag misleading content on social media platforms

Avoid engaging in any online discussions

Assume that everyone already knows the truth

Only correct false information when it directly affects you