Disinformation in Times of Emergency and War Quiz
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What was the main outcome of the information overload and media fatigue during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the text?

  • Improved clarity and uniformity of public health messages
  • Increased trust in official government sources
  • Emergence of information mediators like influencers and opinion leaders (correct)
  • Decreased engagement with social media platforms
  • What was the key issue identified in the text regarding the lack of uniformity in public health messaging during the pandemic?

  • Lack of a central, authoritative source for pandemic-related information
  • Insufficient coordination between traditional and social media
  • Inability of the public to verify the credibility of information sources
  • Contradictory guidelines from different government ministries (correct)
  • Which of the following strategies was recommended to avoid the spread of disinformation during the pandemic?

  • Relying only on information from traditional media outlets
  • Immediately sharing potentially important information with others
  • Avoiding the use of social media platforms altogether
  • Checking the identity and source of the information sender (correct)
  • What type of 'information needs' were identified in the text as being critical during the pandemic?

    <p>Health information, prevention, and disinformation refutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main recommendation made in the text to address the lack of uniformity in public health messaging during the pandemic?

    <p>Establish a dedicated website with centralized pandemic-related guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the framework in which a party activates capabilities to influence or disrupt an adversary's decision-making process?

    <p>Information Warfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of media consumption during war, what relationship was found between anxiety levels and the amount of daily news consumption?

    <p>Higher anxiety with more news consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is associated with the term 'Black propaganda'?

    <p>KGB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motive for news consumption during the war was found to be associated with higher anxiety levels?

    <p>Feeling security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Search anchors in a period of uncertainty' refer to in the context provided?

    <p>Seeking stability during uncertain times</p> Signup and view all the answers

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