Media Literacy - what do you know?

What term describes the manipulation of online information to influence public opinion or behavior?

• data harvesting

• social engineering

• geofence

• earned media

Which term refers to the phenomenon where false information is repeated so often that it becomes accepted as true?

• illusory truth effect

• belief echos

• filter bubble

• zero risk bias

What is the practice of collecting and analyzing massive amounts of data from users without their explicit consent known as?

• clout chaser

• data harvesting

• computational propaganda

• disastertising

Which term describes the deliberate use of misinformation on social media platforms to deceive and mislead audiences?

• computational propaganda

• sealioning

• catfishing

• resistance journalism

What does the term 'infodemic' refer to?

• The process of making digital content available on digital platforms first

• A specific type of earned media

• The use of geofences for targeted advertising

• An overabundance of information, often including false or misleading information, during an epidemic

What concept describes the phenomenon where individuals or groups deliberately spread misleading information about science?

• Science denialism

• Peer review

• Controlled experiment

• Scientific method

Which term is used to describe the use of digital technology and social media to enhance political protests and movements?

• Virtual reality

• Digital activism

• Online lobbying

• Electronic voting

What does 'echo chamber' refer to in the context of social media?

• A space where sound is amplified

• A tool for data analysis

• An environment where a person is exposed only to opinions that mirror their own

• A feature for live broadcasting

What term is used to describe the phenomenon where users are only shown content that aligns with their existing beliefs due to algorithmic selection?

• Confirmation bias

• Filter bubble

• Information silo

• Selective exposure

Which term refers to the act of creating fake grassroots campaigns online, that appear to be spontaneous and popular movements?

• Virtual signaling

• Clickbait

• Astroturfing

• Flash mob