1
Q
4 possible fake news fixes
A
- fact checking
- media literacy
- changes to platform’s algorithm
- government regulation
2
Q
5 reasons why trust in news is diminishing
A
- Commercialisation & fragmentation of news
- Van Aelst et al: High choice media environment - Ideology: extremism, polarization
- Hostile Media Effect - Cultural shift towards individualism/neo-liberalism
- Technological changes: social/digital media, deep fakes
- Algorithms, rogue actors
3
Q
people who are more likely to be exposed and share fake news
A
- Republicans
- Older people
- Politically interested users
4
Q
Prior Attitude Effect
A
perceiving new evidence and arguments that support your views as stronger and more persuasive than those that challenge them
5
Q
Backfire Effect
A
cognitive defensive mechanism/strategy. “…as a possible result of the process by which people counter argue preference-incongruent information and bolster their preexisting views.” = people will actually strengthen belief when presented with contrasting information
6
Q
Implied Truth Effect
A
people may believe that untagged fake news is true
