Starter quiz

  • Match the word to the correct definition.
    • misinformation
      false or inaccurate information; getting the facts wrong ✓
    • motivation
      the reason why someone does something ✓
    • verify
      checking if other people or websites confirm that information is true ✓
    • analyse
      in this context, looking closely at where information has come from ✓
  • Which are effective ways of verifying information online?
    • checking other websites  ✓
    • asking if it seems real  ✓
    • searching social media
    • checking the source  ✓
  • Which of these statements are false?
    • Misinformation is harmless.  ✓
    • Misinformation can have powerful consequences.
    • Everyone recognises misinformation easily.  ✓
    • Everyone, including adults, can find it hard to identify misinformation.
  • What is the definition of 'cross-checking'?
    • spreading misinformation without knowing it
    • verifying information by looking up the information elsewhere  ✓
    • asking a friend what they think about the information
  • Making someone feel guilty so that they do what you want them to do is an example of a ______ tactic.
    • 'manipulation' ✓
  • ______ is a tendency or inclination that affects how you respond to a situation or person.
    • 'Bias' ✓
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