Political Disinformation

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Who is likely to spread political disinformation?

  • People with a political agenda (correct)
  • Journalists
  • Satirists
  • People who want to make money

Why are older individuals more likely to believe and share disinformation?

  • Less than basic computer literacy - many do not know they get the news by algorithm
  • Cognitive decline (memory loss - remembers facts but not source) (correct)
  • Higher income and education levels
  • Facebook is usually the favored social media

When are we more likely to fall for disinformation?

  • During times of peace and stability
  • When our desire to 'ingroup' is weak
  • In times of sharp political polarization (correct)
  • When media is well-regulated and impartial

What is a recommended method to spot and debunk disinformation?

<p>Reserve image search (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are social media platforms considered publishers?

<p>Yes, as they curate and push certain content (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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