A Media- and Information-Literate Citizen

question 15

Multiple Choice

A media- and information-literate citizen:

• A) is aware of the implicitly biased production of knowledge and information
• B) critically evaluates media content toward making informed decisions
• C) both "a" and "b"
• D) neither "a" nor "b"

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Definitions:

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating one's abilities, achievements, and attributes by comparing oneself to others.

Peer Review

An evaluation process involving the assessment of work, such as academic articles or research proposals, by others who are experts in the same field to ensure quality and validity.

Abilities

The skills and competences that an individual has acquired through practice, learning, or direct innate capability.

Positive Illusion

A cognitive bias that causes an individual to view themselves, their situation, or the future more favorably than reality may justify.