BRAIN GLITCHES
This describes limitations in our thinking that can lead to flaws in our judgement.
What is cognitive bias?
A statement that is known or proven to be true is called this.
What is a fact?
False information shared by someone who thinks it is true.
What is misinformation?
A creator shares a discount code and shopping link. What is the main motive?
What is to sell?
This is a source that can be trusted because of its reputation for accuracy and honesty.
What is a reliable source?
This bias leads people to seek proof for what they already believe and downplay challenging evidence.
What is confirmation bias?
"Video games are too violent." This is best classified as what?
What is an opinion?
False or misleading information shared on purpose to influence people or cause harm.
What is disinformation?
A news account explains a current event using facts and updates. What is the main motive?
What is to inform?
Encyclopedias, dictionaries, maps, and atlases belong to this source type.
What are reference sources?
A reader trusts a claim because it makes them feel part of a special group that knows a hidden truth. Which psychological idea may help explain this?
What is social identity / in-group status?
Journalism involves gathering, evaluating, and presenting this to the public.
What is news and information?
A form of disinformation intended to trick people into believing a false story or event.
What is a hoax?
A creator asks followers to sign a petition or change their behaviour. What is the main motive?
What is to influence?
Universities and academic journals are examples of these institutions.
What are academic/research institutions?
When an unexpected event happens, a person finds it comforting to believe a powerful group planned it. Which desire may be at work?
What is the desire for control?
Editorials, columns, and commentary often belong to this kind of writing because they express a viewpoint.
What is an opinion piece?
A belief that a secret, powerful group is causing major events or hiding important information.
What is a conspiracy theory?
A funny video about school life is posted to make viewers laugh. What is the main motive?
What is to entertain?
These groups conduct research to influence decisions about political and social issues.
What are think tanks?
The three steps to help us overcome confirmation bias.
Recognize, Consider, Research.
A post says a school policy starts Monday but provides no link or evidence. What is the safest approach before deciding whether it is true?
What is it needs verification / more context; check an official source and verify it.
A person invents a fake story, knows it is false, and shares it to manipulate an audience. Name the type of information (source) and one possible motive.
What is disinformation?
What is...
1. To mislead/confuse?
2. To influence?
3. To get attention?
A video hides the answer until the final seconds, while its creator earns money from views. Name two possible motives.
What is...
1. To get attention / clicks
2. To sell (earn money)
A group communicates with government officials to influence policy on behalf of an industry or interest. What type of group could it be?
What is a lobby group?
...I will also accept advocacy group if you can justify your reasoning.