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Fake News: Media Sources

Do You Influence What You See?

Things that influence the information you see include

  • Confirmation Bias
  • Filter Bubbles/Echo Chambers
  • Repetition Theory
  • Information Overload
  • Information Avoidance
  • Satisficing

Want to get better news? Consider where and how you get your news. 

  • Go directly to the news site rather than through a social media site.
  • Visit multiple news sites to make sure you've seen the whole story.
  • Don't just accept the first result you see that agrees with your opinion on the topic.

Types of Media Sources

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