Fake News and Social Media Ethics

Fake news refers to __________ or misleading information presented as factual.

intentionally false

A characteristic of fake news is that it often aims for __________ or financial gain.

political

Fake news mimics traditional media to gain __________.

legitimacy

Sensationalism in fake news involves __________ or emotionally charged headlines.

exaggerated

An example of political fake news is fabricated stories to __________ elections.

influence

Health fake news may involve misinformation about __________.

vaccines

The __________ states that people are more likely to believe information that aligns with their pre-existing beliefs.

confirmation bias

The Illusory Truth Effect makes repeated exposure to false claims seem __________.

more believable

Social media algorithms prioritize content that engages users, often favoring __________ stories.

sensational and polarizing

Ethical challenges include balancing freedom of expression with the risk of __________ from fake news.

real-world harm

Platforms like Facebook face criticism for __________ fake news.

amplifying

One proposed solution to combat fake news is __________ users to evaluate sources.

educating

Labeling and fact-checking can help users identify __________.

misinformation