Understanding Fake Accounts and Disinformation on Social Media

What is one of the main reasons social media companies are concerned about fake accounts?

• They generate more ad revenue.

• They spread disinformation.

• They improve user engagement.

• They increase the number of users.

What percentage of Twitter users are responsible for the majority of fake story shares?

• 1%

• 10%

• 50%

• 0.1%

What is a common tactic used by fake accounts to make their stories more believable?

• Using complex language.

• Simplifying complex issues.

• Citing multiple sources.

• Providing detailed explanations.

What was found to be more effective than the credibility of the source in getting articles shared?

• The simplicity of the bottom-line meaning.

• The length of the article.

• The number of images included.

• The use of technical jargon.

What kind of thinking can motivate people to share posts that support their views?

• Critical thinking.

• Belief-focused thinking.

• Emotional thinking.

• Analytical thinking.

How do fake accounts often manipulate readers' emotions?

• By using humor.

• By using neutral language.

• By evoking strong emotions like anger and awe.

• By providing logical arguments.

What effect does having more knowledge have on interpreting fake news?

• It has no effect on interpreting fake news.

• It can lead to better rationalization of information to fit existing beliefs.

• It makes people more susceptible to fake news.

• It always helps in identifying fake news.

What was a key finding about people who are more curious?

• They avoid reading headlines altogether.

• They are more likely to click on headlines that contradict their beliefs.

• They are less likely to read surprising headlines.

• They only read headlines that confirm their beliefs.

What is a simple strategy to avoid sharing fake news?

• Rely on your instincts.

• Slow down and double-check the information.

• Trust all sources equally.

• Share immediately to get feedback.

What was a common characteristic of posts from fake accounts purged by Facebook?

• They contained no images.

• They were always about politics.

• They often omitted articles like 'a' or 'the'.

• They used perfect grammar.