Based on the Framework for Evaluating the Credibility of Information

question 2

Multiple Choice

Based on the framework for evaluating the credibility of information on the Internet, which of the following sources of information is likely the most credible?

• A) A source whose purpose is to promote or sell something, and positive aspects are exclusively highlighted.
• B) Information is not attached to any source, and there is no indication that information has been subjected to a process of review.
• C) A source that is properly cited and whose information is presented in a balanced manner with attention to both positive and negative aspects.
• D) A source whose information is 20 years old and contains spelling, grammatical, and typographical errors.

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Definitions:

Binge Drinking

The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time, often defined as five or more drinks for males and four or more drinks for females within about two hours.

Information Campaign

Organized efforts to disseminate knowledge or raise awareness on specific topics through various media platforms.

Terror Management Theory

The idea that people adopt cultural values and moral principles in order to cope with their fear of death. This system of beliefs protects individuals from anxiety about their mortality and bolsters their self-esteem.

Near-Death Experience

A profound psychological event that may occur to a person close to death or in situations of extreme physical or emotional distress.