Anatomy of a Hoax

3. A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
6. Relating to a group of people with a strong sense of identity and loyalty.
8. A factor that causes a particular emotional or psychological reaction.
9. Having or showing good judgment.
10. A process or set of rules followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.
13. To control or influence a person or situation cleverly or unscrupulously.
14. A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
17. To make full use of and derive benefit from a resource, often unfairly.
19. To make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.

1. A mental shortcut that allows for efficient problem-solving and judgment.
2. A set of skills or resources needed for a particular purpose.
4. Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
5. A digital service that facilitates interactions between two or more distinct but interdependent sets of users (e.g., social media).
7. The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs.
11. Easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
12. A humorous or malicious deception presented as true.
15. A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
16. Describing the rapid and widespread circulation of a piece of information from one person to another.
18. A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
20. A situation in which beliefs are amplified or reinforced by communication and repetition inside a closed system.