Debunking and Prebunking: How to Fight Misinformation

The video discusses strategies to counter misinformation, including debunking and pre-bunking. Debunking involves correcting myths with truth and scientific consensus, while pre-bunking exposes people to diluted misinformation with corrections to build cognitive resistance. Social media's role in spreading misinformation is highlighted, with studies showing that prompting accuracy can improve information quality. Social context influences misinformation acceptance, and tailored messages are needed. Direct actions include not engaging with misinformation and reporting it to platforms.

What is a major challenge when trying to correct misinformation?

• People are always open to changing their opinions.

• Misinformation spreads slower than accurate information.

• Telling the truth can sometimes reinforce false beliefs.

• Misinformation is rarely encountered online.

What is the primary method this channel uses to address misinformation?

• Ignoring misinformation

• Debunking myths and misinformation

• Promoting misinformation

• Creating misinformation

What is a limitation of debunking misinformation?

• It is the only method to counter misinformation.

• It is never effective.

• It can sometimes reinforce the initial misinformation.

• It always reaches more people than the original misinformation.

What is pre-bunking compared to in the video?

• A new social media platform

• A form of entertainment

• A type of misinformation

• A vaccination against misinformation

How can social media users improve the quality of information they share?

• By only sharing political headlines

• By ignoring all information

• By considering the accuracy of what they share

• By sharing more frequently

What is the illusory truth effect?

• The effect of misinformation on social media algorithms

• The tendency to believe repeated claims as true

• The impact of truth on misinformation

• The ability to detect false information easily

What is a recommended action when encountering misinformation online?

• Engage with it to correct it

• Ignore and do not engage with it

• Share it widely to raise awareness

• Comment on it to show disapproval