Unit 1: Fake news Flashcards
False information or stories presented as new
Fake news
False information that is deliberately spread to deceive or mislead people
Disinformation
Incorrect or misleading information that is unintentionally spread
Misinformation
Information, ideas, or rumors spread to influence people’s opinions orpromote a particular agenda
Propaganda
A deliberate deception or trickery, often involving false information or stories
Hoax
An unverified or unconfirmed piece of information or story circulating among people
Rumor
The act of influencing or controlling information to deceive or mislead others
Manipulation
The use of exaggerated or shocking elements in news stories to attractattention or provoke strong reactions.
Sensationalism
Eye-catching or sensational headlines designed to attract clicks or views, oftenwith misleading or exaggerated information
Clickbait
The process of verifying the accuracy and truthfulness of information or news stories.
Fact- checking
The quality of being trusted, reliable, or believable
Credibility
The origin or provider of information, such as a news outlet or individual
Source
An environment where people are exposed only to information andopinions that reinforce their existing beliefs, leading to a lack of diverse perspectives
Echo chamber
The tendency to seek, interpret, and remember information in a waythat confirms preexisting beliefs or assumption
Confirmation bias
Lack of confidence or belief in the truth or reliability of something or someone
Distrust
The ability to objectively analyze and evaluate information, questioningits reliability and validity
Critical thinking
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media messages,including understanding the techniques used to manipulate information
Media literacy
The quality of being genuine, true, or reliable.
Authenticity
A process where experts in a field review and assess the quality andaccuracy of research or information before publication
Peer - reviewed
Giving a wrong idea or impression, often by omitting important information ordistorting facts
Misleading
Spreading rapidly and widely, often referring to the rapid dissemination of falseinformation or rumors.
Viral
