“I’m Embarrassed to Be an American”

are often promoted more widely than neutral information.

This creates an environment where emotionally charged images spread rapidly.

Confirmation Bias

Psychologists describe “confirmation bias” as the tendency to believe information that supports our existing opinions.

People may share a quote immediately because it matches what they already think about a public figure.

This makes misinformation particularly difficult to stop.

Responsible Sharing

Before reposting a viral image, consider asking:

• • Is there an original source?
  • Is the quote accurately attributed?
  • Have reputable news outlets reported it?
  • Does the image provide context?
    

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