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Media quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

You are not given information outside of your own beliefs, including political views, religious views, or rights. This statement refers to:

a)

Filter bubble

b)

Algorithm

c)

Echo chamber

d)

Cognitive bias

2.

An environment where a person only comes across facts and viewpoints that support and mirror their own is called ______.

a)

Filter bubble

b)

Algorithm

c)

Echo chamber

d)

Cognitive bias

3.

The tendency to favor information that supports our existing beliefs is known as ________.

a)

Filter bubble

b)

Algorithm

c)

Echo chamber

d)

Cognitive bias

4.

Sites use _________ to track your clicks and interests.

a)

Filter bubble

b)

Algorithm

c)

Echo chamber

d)

Cognitive bias

5.

Echo chambers can happen _____________.

a)

in chat rooms

b)

only on a social media

c)

in any location where information is transferred

d)

through email

6.

________________ are created by algorithms that keep track of what you click on.

a)

Filter bubbles

b)

Echo chambers

c)

Cognitive bias

d)

Media

7.

"One perspective on an issue."

"Opinions are mainly based on rumours or incomplete evidence."

"Facts are ignored."

These statements refer to:

a)

Filter bubble

b)

Search algorithm

c)

Echo chamber

d)

Cognitive bias

8.

Choose the correct statements for the filter bubbles.

 

i. It can isolate us from important points of view.

ii. It can match us with potential buyers or sellers.

iii. It can create misinformation and distort a person’s perspective.

iv. It can save us from information overload.

a)

i, ii, iii

b)

i, ii, iv

c)

i, iii, iv

d)

ii, iii, iv

9.

What affects your cognitive bias?

i.               Emotions

ii.             Preference

iii.            Self-motivations

iv.            Other’s personal experience

a)

i, ii, iii

b)

i, ii, iv

c)

i, iii, iv

d)

ii, iii, iv

10.

How to avoid the echo chamber?

i. Check multiple news sources to ensure you get all the information.

ii. Interact with people who have different perspectives.

iii. Remember that just because you want something to be true doesn't mean it is.

a)

None of these

b)

i, ii, iii

c)

i & ii only

d)

ii & iii only