Practice Categories Of Cultures (1.4) - Cultural Theory of Risk - Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 5

Practice: Categories of Cultures

Lesson 1.4Cultural Theory of Risk

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Question 1.
What is the cultural theory of risk?
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Think about how culture influences behavior and decision-making.
Question 2.
Define the grid-group model.
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Consider what the terms 'grid' and 'group' represent.
3Question 3.
What does the cultural theory of risk suggest?
- A person's perception of risk is purely factual.
- Cultural factors significantly influence risk perceptions.
- Risk perceptions are identical across all cultures.
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Consider how varying cultural beliefs might affect risk assessments.
4Question 4.
Is the grid-group model relevant to understanding cultural risks?
- True
- False
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Think about how systems of regulation and community affect risk.
Question 5.
Assess how the grid-group model might change if applied to a digital culture such as social media networks.
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Think about how virtual interactions differ from face-to-face interactions.
Question 6.
Critique the application of Douglas' theory in current global risk management practices.
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Consider pros and cons of her model in explaining diverse societies.

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