Activity 4
Before we move on to the next section, check your understanding by answering this review question below:
How do cognitive biases such as belief perseverance and confirmation bias interact with online misinformation to reinforce false beliefs, and what psychological strategies can be employed to mitigate these effects and promote critical thinking?
Evaluate the impact of emotional responses, such as anxiety and distrust, triggered by online misinformation on individual and societal levels. What measures can be implemented by mental health professionals, educators, and policymakers to address these emotional impacts and support affected individuals?
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