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WorksheetsEOY Art Of Thinking DSA Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
What is one way media can influence people?
Improve spelling
Change attitudes
Reduce reading
Increase math scores
Which of the following is an example of misinformation?
Verified news report
Peer-reviewed article
False social media post
Encyclopedia entry
What is the main goal of persuasive advertising?
Confuse the viewer
Sell a product or idea
Provide news
Entertain the audience
What does political marketing usually aim to do?
Teach writing
Encourage voting
Influence opinions
Sell newspapers
A risk of using only one news source is:
Bias
Entertainment
Accuracy
Diversity
What does 'tailoring content' mean?
Ignoring audience
Using random images
Creating one-size-fits-all ads
Aiming messages to specific people
Which is a sign of bias?
Fair tone
Balanced facts
One-sided viewpoint
Neutral language
Why is reliable information important in problem solving?
Speeds things up
Reduces accuracy
Confuses people
Helps make better decisions
What is one ethical concern in using AI?
Saving time
Data privacy
Writing faster
Reducing effort
What does it mean when media has an agenda?
It is boring
It pushes a specific message
It is always correct
It is unedited
Which of the following are persuasive techniques?
Repetition
Facts
Humor
Ignoring audience
What are common features of bias in media?
Balanced reporting
Emotional language
Selective facts
Clear sources
Which sources may show bias?
Social media
Advertisements
Scientific journals
News reports
Which of the following describe target audience traits?
A. Age
B. Language
C. Brand name
D. Interests
What are signs of groupthink?
Open debate
Silence during disagreement
Quick agreement
Seeking alternatives
What steps help solve problems?
Ignore it
Identify the problem
Analyze outcomes
Watch TV
Where might you find misinformation?
Social media
News from unknown sources
Peer-reviewed journals
Blogs
Which are AI ethical issues?
Fairness
Intellectual property
Fast typing
Marketing honesty
Which are types of political marketing?
Campaign ads
Voter guides
Comedy shows
Social media posts
Which tools help critically analyze media?
Ask who made it
Consider the message
Trust one source
Check for bias
21. ________________ is when people go along with the group to avoid conflict.
Groupthink
Individualism
Leadership
Innovation
The group an ad is made for is called the _______________________.
target audience
advertiser
sponsor
media planner
23. _________________ is information that is false or misleading.
Misinformation
Education
Entertainment
Research
When media only tells one side, this shows _______________________________.
bias
accuracy
objectivity
neutrality
25. __________________________________ means thinking carefully to make decisions.
Critical thinking
Guessing
Daydreaming
Ignoring
26. _____________________________ means unfair preference in presenting facts.
Bias
Evidence
Objectivity
Accuracy
27. __________________________________ is a concern when AI uses private data.
Privacy
Speed
Accuracy
Entertainment
28. In problem solving, you need to think about possible ________________________.
solutions
mistakes
delays
complaints
29. The first step in solving a problem is to identify the _________________________.
problem
solution
result
method
30. _________________ is the deep cause of an issue, not just a surface symptom.
root cause
effect
consequence
result
Evaluating multiple sources of information is important because it helps to:
Get a more accurate, balanced, and complete understanding and avoid bias or misinformation.
Save time by only reading one source.
Ensure you always agree with the first source you find.
Rely on opinions rather than facts.
Advertisements can be designed to appeal to a specific group by:
Using random images and messages.
Targeting the interests, values, and needs of the group.
Ignoring the group's preferences.
Using generic language and visuals.
One way groupthink can be harmful in a decision-making process is that individuals may suppress dissenting opinions, resulting in what?
A lack of critical evaluation and potentially flawed outcomes
Faster decision-making
Increased creativity
More diverse viewpoints
Recognizing bias in media is important because it helps individuals:
Ignore information
Critically evaluate information and make informed decisions
Accept all media as truth
Avoid all media
AI can be used ethically in schools by:
Ensuring student data privacy
Using AI to replace teachers completely
Ignoring fairness in AI-driven decisions
Sharing student data without consent
One way to identify misinformation online is:
Ignoring all online content
Checking the credibility of sources
Believing sensational headlines without question
Sharing information without verification
The purpose of political marketing is to:
influence public opinion, promote political candidates or parties, and encourage voter engagement and support.
sell commercial products to the public.
organize entertainment events for the public.
provide financial advice to political leaders.
One reason people fall for persuasive messaging is because it appeals to their:
logic and reasoning
emotions or pre-existing beliefs
physical strength
financial status
Thinking critically can help solve a personal problem by:
Ignoring the problem
Analyzing the problem and considering different solutions
Making quick decisions without thinking
Relying only on emotions
40. Consequences should be considered when solving a problem because:
they help anticipate outcomes and avoid negative results.
they make the problem more complicated.
they delay the decision-making process.
they are not important in problem-solving.
Choose the best message tailored for high school students:
Learn to save for retirement now!
Shop today at our senior center!
Join our teen coding camp!
Tax help for businesses
One benefit of identifying the root cause of a problem is:
It allows for more effective and lasting solutions.
It makes the problem more complicated.
It delays the resolution process.
It ignores the underlying issues.
43. Status ________ bias is when people prefer familiar ideas.
quo
pro
con
max
44. Two ethical concerns when using AI to write an essay are:
Plagiarism and lack of original thought.
Improved creativity and faster writing.
Increased collaboration and better grammar.
Enhanced research and more citations.
Which of the following is NOT a persuasive technique?
Testimonials
Facts
Bold colors
Random guessing
Choose the best reason to learn about media bias:
It helps ignore ads
It teaches grammar
It encourages deeper thinking
It helps pick fashion
Two possible consequences of spreading misinformation are:
People may believe false information and it can cause confusion or harm.
People will always know the truth and be well-informed.
It leads to better communication and understanding.
It has no impact on society.
48. ________________ thinking helps evaluate information.
Critical
Creative
Emotional
Passive
Which of the following is an example of political marketing?
Movie trailer
Political ad
Science fair flyer
Weather forecast
Analyzing outcomes is an important step in problem solving because:
It helps determine if the solution worked and what can be improved.
It makes the problem more complicated.
It delays the decision-making process.
It avoids finding any solution.
When someone shows unfair support for one side or opinion over another. What is the term defined here?
Bias
Justice
Equality
Neutrality
What is the term defined here?
Misinformation
Information
Clarification
Verification
What is the term defined here?
Target Audience
Market Research
Brand Identity
Product Placement
What is the term defined here?
Persuasion
Confusion
Distraction
Rejection
Status Quo Bias – The way people often want things to stay the same, even if change could be better. What is the term defined here?
(a)
Fill in the blank: ________ is when a group of people all agree too quickly just to avoid arguments, even if the idea isn't the best.
Groupthink
Brainstorming
Consensus Building
Critical Thinking
Fill in the blank: ________ is the real reason why a problem is happening, not just the surface issue.
Root Cause
Symptom
Consequence
Solution
Fill in the blank: ________ are the rules and values we use to decide if it’s right or fair to use artificial intelligence.
AI Ethics
Machine Learning
Data Science
Automation
Fill in the blank: ________ is how TV, social media, or news can change the way people think or act.
Media Influence
Digital Currency
Weather Forecasting
Time Management
Fill in the blank: ________ is keeping your personal information safe and not letting it be shared without permission.
Data Privacy
Data Entry
Data Loss
Data Mining
Fill in the blank: ________ is figuring out what’s wrong and coming up with a good way to fix it.
Problem Solving
Guessing
Complaining
Ignoring
Fill in the blank: ________ are other ideas or ways to solve a problem besides the first one you think of.
Alternative Solutions
Primary Answers
Definite Outcomes
Single Choices
Fill in the blank: ________ are what happens after you make a choice, whether good or bad.
Consequences
Rewards
Habits
Promises
Fill in the blank: ________ are messages used by people in politics to try and win support or votes.
Political Marketing
Weather Reports
Sports Announcements
Cooking Recipes
Fill in the blank: ________ are the plans businesses use to get people to buy their product or support an idea.
Marketing Strategies
Financial Reports
Employee Benefits
Production Schedules
Fill in the blank: ________ are facts that come from sources you can trust.
Reliable Information
Rumors
Guesses
Opinions
Fill in the blank: ________ is carefully looking at facts and evidence before making a decision or believing something.
Critical Thinking
Guessing
Daydreaming
Ignoring
Fill in the blank: ________ is how big or small a problem or topic is.
Scope
Solution
Method
Result
Fill in the blank: ________ are messages or pictures made to get you to buy something or do something.
Advertisements
Instructions
Stories
Recipes
Fill in the blank: ________ are stories from news programs or websites that tell you what’s happening in the world.
News Reports
Weather Forecasts
Advertisements
Cartoons
