Practice Communication Of Risk (1.3) - Cultural and (Disaster) Risk - Disaster Preparedness &Planning

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Question 1.
What does risk perception refer to?
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Think about how individual experiences shape views on risk.
Question 2.
Name one factor that influences risk communication.
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Consider how culture can change how we interpret advice.
3Question 3.
What is risk perception?
- A statistical measure
- Subjective judgment about a risk
- A universal truth
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Think about how each person's background can alter their view of risk.
4Question 4.
True or False: Risk communication is only effective when it communicates statistical data.
- True
- False
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Remember our discussions about cultural context.
Question 5.
Discuss how the lack of shared meanings in risk communication can affect public response during a natural disaster.
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Reflect on the importance of a unified community response.
Question 6.
Assess the effectiveness of a risk communication strategy that ignores cultural differences in perceived risks.
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Think about how individual experiences diverge from statistical realities.

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