Question

question 6 of 10
how do sound and video make people more inclined to believe a hoax?
a. by entertaining people and causing people to laugh
b. by allowing people to see and hear the evidence
c. by making people feel silly for believing the lie
d. by letting people know where to contact the hoaxer

Explanation:

Sound and video add sensory cues that mimic "real" evidence, making hoaxes feel more credible. Unlike text, visual and auditory elements create a sense of direct experience, which people often interpret as proof, increasing belief in the hoax. Other options are irrelevant: entertainment (A) doesn’t drive belief, making people feel silly (C) would reduce belief, and contact info (D) isn’t related to credibility.

Answer:

B. By allowing people to see and hear the evidence