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The Art of the Click: Decoding Clickbait Psychology

Students explore how clickbait uses curiosity gaps, emotional triggers, sensational language, and withheld information to attract attention.

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Students explore how clickbait uses curiosity gaps, emotional triggers, sensational language, and withheld information to attract attention. Activities guide learners in analyzing viral headlines and creating ethical, informative alternatives.

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  • Students will identify common clickbait techniques and psychological triggers.
  • Students will explain how curiosity gaps influence reader behavior.
  • Students will distinguish ethical headlines from manipulative headlines.
  • Students will create informative alternatives to sensationalized headlines.