What does the "illusion of truth" mean?

Repeating something often makes it feel true, even if it isn’t

Why are humans attracted to conspiracy theories?

Humans have a tendency to create our own (easier) versions of the world

What does Donovan Schaefer say about conspiracy theories?

"Not simply a lack of information, but rather an emotional process"

Which of the following IS a common feature in conspiracy theories?

Usually offer simple answers to complicated questions

What is "pattern recognition" and how does it relate to conspiracy thinking?

Our natural ability to see connections even when they aren’t real

Why do conspiracy theories often spread quickly online?

They are shared emotionally and sensationally

An online source of false information

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1
What does the "illusion of truth" mean?
Truth is a feeling, not a fact
Only scientists can decide what is true
Truth is always hidden in conspiracy theories
Repeating something often makes it feel true, even if it isn’t
2
Highly-educated people CAN'T fall for conspiracy theories
False
True
3
What is a conspiracy theory?
A belief in a hypothesis
An FBI invention
A form of religion
A science equation
4
Which of these is NOT a conspiracy theory?
Illuminati
Birds are government robots
The church of mormon
Atlantis
5
Why are humans attracted to conspiracy theories?
The government implants microchips in our brains
Some people har dumber than others
Humans are easily bored and need entertainment
Humans have a tendency to create our own (easier) versions of the world
6
Emotional attachment can keep people believing in conspiracies even when facts contradict them
True
False
7
What percentage of Americans have believed in a conspiracy theory (in any given year)?
50%
35%
22,5%
65%
8
What does Donovan Schaefer say about conspiracy theories?
"A lack of knowledge and common sense"
"Not simply a lack of information, but rather an emotional process"
"Conspiracy theories should be a subject in high school"
"Believers of conspiracy theories are the smartest ones in society"
9
Which of the following IS a common feature in conspiracy theories?
Rely on broad expert consensus
Usually offer simple answers to complicated questions
Always publish their theories in science journals
They avoid using emotional language
10
What is "pattern recognition" and how does it relate to conspiracy thinking?
A method used in solving puzzles
A form of scientific testing
Our brain’s tendency to ignore connections
Our natural ability to see connections even when they aren’t real
11
Conspiracy-theorists are statistically less educated
False
True
12
Why do conspiracy theories often spread quickly online?
They are shared emotionally and sensationally
They are promoted by schools
They are verified by fact-checkers
They are part of official news broadcasts
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What is Qanon?
A "fake" country
A politician
An online source of false information
A church in Kazaksthan

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