Media Bias
What is it called when something is reported without proper support?
Unsubstantiated Claims
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms
What is media literacy?
The feeling of being left out and not fitting in is called
Alienation
The process by which someone’s belief becomes more and more extreme is called ___________.
Radicalization
This term refers to false information that is deliberately spread to deceive or mislead people, often through social media and online platforms.
What is Fake news
What is it called when the journalist's personal opinions come through in the writing or speaking? This can be identified with subjective language, assumptions, feelings or preferences.
Opinion Statements
How can individuals spot misinformation or "fake news"?
By checking multiple sources for the same information
What is the definition of radicalization?
The process of adopting extreme political, social, or religious ideas
Name 3 ways radicalization can be prevented
Education and Awareness, Community Engagement, Deradicalization Programs, Intervention, Online Monitoring
How can fake news spread so quickly online?
People share stories based on emotional reactions without fact-checking
What is it called when you are reading an article and a news reporter is making assumptions about what someone else is thinking?
Mind Reading
Name 3 pros of social media.
Connectivity and Communication, Access to Information and News, Business and Marketing Opportunities, Social and Political Awareness, Creativity and Self-Expression, Entertainment and Relaxation
What are 3 signs of radicalization?
Isolation, Changes in Behavior or Beliefs, Justification of Violence, Frequenting Extremist Websites or Groups, and Adopting "Us vs. Them" Language
What are the three ingredients for radicalization?
Dissatisfied Customer, Echo Chamber, Charasmatic Leader
What is it called when a story leans heavily towards one side?
Slant
What is it called when the media is used to discredit another person attacking them personally?
Mudslinging
Name 3 Cons of social media
Spread of Misinformation and Fake News, Cyberbullying and Online Harassment, Privacy Concerns, Mental Health Issues, Echo Chambers
A person who uses a dishonest method to control others is a(n) _________________.
Manipulator
Social media can create ___________________, where people only see information that confirms their existing belief.
Echo chambers
How can you help prevent the spread of fake news?
Fact-check information from multiple sources before sharing
What is it called when a reporter arrives at a conclusion without looking at all the facts to the story?
Jump to Conclusions
How can the media play a role in creating radical thinkers?
Echo Chambers, Propaganda and Algorithms
What are the stages of radical thinking
Pre-Radicalization, Self-Identification, Indoctrination, Action
This psychological process often involves an individual's increasing support for extremist beliefs, typically characterized by a series of identifiable stages including pre-radicalization, self-identification, indoctrination, and action.
What is the radicalization process?
How can you tell an article is fake?
It includes exaggerated headlines or emotional language without supporting evidence