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Chapter 2: Access to Information

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

A phenomenon in which individuals encounter information and opinions that reinforce their own beliefs due to algorithms:

a)

Filter bubble

b)

Echo chamber

c)

Anchoring bias

d)

Confirmation bias

2.

A phenomenon in which individuals encounter information and opinions that coincide with their own, which is self-created based on the accounts and groups they follow:

a)

Filter bubble

b)

Echo chamber

c)

Anchoring bias

d)

Confirmation bias

3.

When an individual depends heavily on the first piece of information they see on a topic:

a)

Filter bubble

b)

Echo chamber

c)

Anchoring bias

d)

Confirmation bias

4.

When an individual weighs evidence that confirms their beliefs more heavily than evidence that goes against their beliefs:

a)

Filter bubble

b)

Echo chamber

c)

Anchoring bias

d)

Confirmation bias

5.

In Chapter 2, who does Mattson suggest may regulate information on the internet?

a)

The government

b)

The community

c)

Tech companies

d)

All of the above

6.

Can confirmation bias prevent us from evolving as human beings? If yes, how? If no, why not? (1,000 character limit)

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