Why Do Our Brains Love Fake News? PBS Video

What did the Buzzfeed analysis reveal about fake news during the 2016 presidential election?

• Fake news articles were less popular than real articles.

• Fake news articles were banned from Facebook.

• Fake news articles generated more clicks than real articles.

• Fake news articles were only shared by bots.

What is cognitive bias?

• A way to enhance reasoning skills.

• A method to improve memory.

• A type of fake news.

• A limitation in our thinking causing judgment flaws.

What is confirmation bias?

• A strategy to enhance learning.

• A method to verify news accuracy.

• A way to improve critical thinking.

• Seeking information that confirms our beliefs.

What did the 2004 study during the Kerry Bush election reveal about participants?

• They were critical of candidates from the opposing party.

• They were unbiased in their evaluations.

• They used reason to evaluate all candidates.

• They ignored all political information.

Which part of the brain was inactive when participants evaluated candidates they liked?

• Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex

• Orbitofrontal cortex

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

What neurotransmitter is released during confirmation bias?

• Dopamine

• Cortisol

• Adrenaline

• Serotonin

What is identity protective cognition?

• Protecting values and relationships over adopting new beliefs.

• A method to enhance memory retention.

• A strategy to improve social skills.

• A way to increase intelligence.

What happened to Tomi Lahren after expressing her pro-choice view?

• Members of her conservative tribe turned on her.

• She was praised by her tribe.

• She was offered a new TV show.

• She gained more followers.

What is the first step to defeat confirmation bias?

• Avoid controversial topics.

• Recognize that you have this bias.

• Ignore all opposing viewpoints.

• Accept all information as true.

What is the illusion of explanatory depth?

• A strategy to enhance learning.

• A method to improve understanding.

• A way to increase knowledge.

• Believing you understand something better than you do.