Practice Smoking And Risk (2.1) - Understanding Risk - Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 1

Practice: Smoking and Risk

Lesson 2.1Understanding Risk

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Question 1.
Define objective risk in your own words.
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Think about how scientists assess risk quantitatively.
Question 2.
Give an example of a perceived risk.
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Consider common beliefs about risky behaviors.
3Question 3.
What distinguishes objective risk from perceived risk?
- Objective risk is based on personal beliefs
- Perceived risk is scientifically measurable
- Objective risk is scientifically measurable
- Both are based on scientific rules
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Remember what makes a risk objective.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Royal Society's White Book states that it takes collective responsibility for the risks presented.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the disclaimers in the report.
Question 5.
Design a research study to compare perceptions of smoking risks between teenagers and adults. What methods will you employ?
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Consider engaging different demographics for a broader view.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate how tobacco companies use marketing to influence perceived risks of smoking. What strategies do they implement?
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Think about psychological tactics employed in advertisements.

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