Module 4

Module 4

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How does ideological polarisation affect discussions in communities?

It encourages open and balanced debate.

It reduces emotional involvement in issues.

It makes people less willing to consider opposing viewpoints.

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Why does selective exposure strengthen confirmation bias?

It exposes people to a wide range of perspectives.

It forces people to evaluate opposing arguments.

It limits people to information that already supports their beliefs.

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What is a key feature of motivated reasoning?

People prioritise factual accuracy above everything else.

People evaluate information to protect their identity.

People always change their views when shown evidence.

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Why is confirmation bias difficult to overcome?

It affects people with low education level.

It happens when people read a lot of news online.

It shapes what information people notice, remember, and trust.

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How do social media algorithms contribute to polarisation?

They promote equal exposure to all viewpoints.

They prioritise content that keeps users engaged by reinforcing existing beliefs.

They automatically filter out content that evokes strong emotions.

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What increases the appeal of conspiracy theories?

The belief that groups with bad intentions control events.

Acceptance of uncertainty and randomness of events.

Tendency to seek transparent evidence and clear sources.

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According to identity-based motivation, when are people most likely to adopt certain beliefs?

When the beliefs challenge how they see themselves or their group.

When the beliefs support how they see themselves or their group.

When the beliefs are emotionally neutral.

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Why might people reject factual corrections of misinformation?

The correction conflicts with their identity or group norms.

They always distrust professional educators and other experts.

They have no emotional reaction to the topic.

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How can emotional states influence belief in misinformation?

Emotional reactions always improve critical thinking.

Strong emotions can make information feel more convincing, regardless of accuracy.

Emotions have no role in how information is judged.

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What makes conspiracy theories particularly persuasive for some people?

They encourage critical evaluation of information sources.

They rely on transparent, evidence-based research.

They offer explanations that connect unrelated events into a meaningful story.

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Social Factors of Disinformation Belief

Module 4

Combating Online Misinformation to Prevent Radicalisation of Vulnerable Adults

Learning Goal:

Lessons

4.1. Social Identity and Group Dynamics

4.2. Social Capital and Trust

4.3.Collective Narratives and Moral Framing

2.4. Educational Implications

2.5: Self-assessment

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