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11th CS SM Lit
11th Computer Science Social Media Literacy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| algorithm | a set of computer rules that determines which posts appear first in your feed based on your habits and engagement |
| clickbait | exaggerated or sensational headlines designed to trick you into clicking a link |
| disinformation | false information that is deliberately and knowingly spread to deceive people |
| echo chamber | an online environment where your own opinions are constantly repeated and reinforced, shutting out opposing views |
| filter bubble | the restrictive state caused by algorithms that only show you information agreeing with your past behavior |
| misinformation | false or misleading information shared unintentionally, often without realizing it is wrong |
| phishing | a fraudulent attempt to steal your personal information or passwords by pretending to be a trusted entity |
| troll | a user who intentionally posts inflammatory or offensive comments just to provoke an angry response |
| viral | content that spreads rapidly and widely from user to user across the internet |
| deepfake | an AI-generated video, audio recording, or image that convincingly alters a person's face, voice, or actions t make them look or say something they never did |
| ragebait | posts designed specifically to outrage or shock users because anger generates the highest engagement, algorithms push this content to the top of feeds |
| AI slop | low-quality, mass-produced content generated by artificial intelligence tools that clogs feeds and dilutes genuine user-generated posts |
| native advertising | paid marketing masquerading as normal, organic posts. the format matches the style of the host platform so seamlessly that it tricks users into thinking it is unbiased editorial or personal content |
| lateral reading | the practice or verifying an online source by opening a new tabs to see what other independent websites say about it, rather than just trusting the site's own "About Us" page |
| confirmation bias | the natural human tendency to look for, trust, and share information that already aligns with your pre-existing beliefs, while ignoring contradictory evidence |
| source credibility | the measure of how reliable, objective, and trustworthy an information source is based on their expertise, transparency, and past accuracy |
| endless scroll | a design feature that automatically loads new content at the bottom of a screen as you swipe. it is engineered to keep your brain chasing dopamine rewards so you never find a natural stopping point |
| digital footprint | the unique, permanent trail of data - such as comments, likes, searches, and photos - that you leave behind when interacting online |
| shadowbanning | when a social media platform secretly blocks or restricts a user's content from appearing in public feeds without notifying the user |
| nudges | subtle app design elements or notifications explicitly meant to influence user behavior - like an autoplay countdown or a "one friend is typing" notification - to get you back onto the application |
| data mining | the process by which social networks collect, sort, and analyze your personal data - including your exact location, how many seconds you look at a picture, and your direct messages - to sell targeted behavioral profiles to advertisers |
| microtargeting | a marketing strategy that uses data analytics to identify the specific interests of a very small group of users, or even individuals, to influence their buying habits or political beliefs |
| dark patterns | tricky user interfaces designed to deliberately manipulate you into doing things you might not intend to do, such as hiding the "unsubscribe" or "delete account" buttons under layers of confusing menus |
| engagement economy | a business model where a platform's revenue is tied directly to keeping your eyes on the screen for as long as possible, treating your attention as the primary product being bought and sold |
| doomscrolling | the compulsive act of continuously scrolling through social feeds to read negative, distressing, or catastrophic news, even when it causes anxiety or sadness |
| parasocial relationship | a one-sided psychological bond where an internet user feels a deep, personal friendship with a digital creator or celebrity who has no idea the user exists |
| clout chasing | modifying your real-world behavior, morals, or opinions solely to gain online metric points like followers, likes, views, and social status |
| context collapse | what happens when multiple distinct social circles (like your boss, your parents, your high school friends, and strangers) all see the exact same post, stripping away your ability to manage your self-presentation |
| astroturfing | a deceptive practice where a coordinated marketing or political campaign uses bot networks and fake profiles to disguise itself as spontaneous, grassroots movement of ordinary people |
| doxxing | the malicious act of searching for and publicly publishing private or identifying information about an individual such as their home address, phone number or real identity online to encourage harassment |
| botnet | a network of automated social accounts controlled by a single actor or script, used to artificially inflate view counts, trend hashtags, or spam comment sections to mimic popular consensus. |
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