Define the term confirmation bias and explain how internet communication such as social media has accelerated this within citizens.

1. Define the term confirmation bias and explain how internet communication such as social media has accelerated this within citizens.
2. Explain how “selective attention” and “selective exposure” has become more prominent as a result of social media and information systems.
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3. Give examples of 3 “red flags” to look for when discerning truth online. What are the obvious (and maybe not so obvious) giveaways that a piece of media communication could be altered, misreported, or a clear example of disinformation? (give an example/case study as evidence)
4. Give examples of at least 3 fact-checking applications available to consumers to discern truth when consuming media online. Explain how these resources could be used to better understand the full context of what is being reported (give an example/case study as evidence)
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5. Explain why conspiracy theories have garnered so much mainstream attention and relevancy in the last decade. What are the technological, social, and industry factors that have led to this rise?
6. Explain why there is a lowered trust in traditional journalism in our contemporary era. What contextual, technological, and political factors have led to this reduced trust in established journalistic organizations and more of a reliance on citizen journalists?

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