Fake News
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Why are false stories easier to generate and spread via social media?

  • Because social media has a larger audience
  • Because social media allows for the quick sharing of information (correct)
  • Because social media has more credibility than mainstream media
  • Because social media has stricter fact-checking policies

    • According to a recent study mentioned in the text, what is a common problem with most teens?

  • They rely heavily on mainstream media
  • They cannot spot fake news (correct)
  • They are not interested in news stories
  • They do not use social media

    • What is media literacy?

  • The ability to spot fake news
  • The ability to trust mainstream media
  • The ability to generate advertising revenue
  • The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media (correct)

    • Why do false stories often get more shares, likes, and comments than factually accurate news stories?

    <p>False stories are more sensational and attention-grabbing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the decline in trust in mainstream media over the past 20 years?

    <p>The development of large-scale social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of click-bait titles or headlines on websites?

    <p>To generate advertising revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which social media platform has faced fierce criticism over the amount of fake news it generates?

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

    What is the main reason for the decline in trust in mainstream media over the past 20 years?

    <p>The development of large-scale social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is media literacy?

    <p>The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are false stories often more popular than factually accurate news stories on social media?

    <p>False stories are more entertaining and sensational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the decline in trust in mainstream media over the past 20 years?

    <p>The rise of large-scale social media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is media literacy considered an essential skill in today's world?

    <p>To avoid being misled by false information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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