Practice Senders And Receivers (3.1) - Disaster Risk Communication - Disaster Preparedness & Planning - Vol 6

Practice: Senders and Receivers

Lesson 3.1Disaster Risk Communication

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Who are the two main parties involved in risk communication?
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Think about who provides information and who gets it.
Question 2.
What is one type of risk discussed in the chapter?
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It’s something that can cause natural disasters.
3Question 3.
What is the role of a sender in risk communication?
- To receive information
- To convey information
- To ignore risks
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They are actively involved in the communication process.
4Question 4.
True or False: The purpose of risk communication is to create fear among the public.
- True
- False
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Think about the objectives of effective communication.
Question 5.
In a community facing an imminent hurricane, how would you assess the effectiveness of risk communication strategies? What elements would you focus on?
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Think about the different methods used to reach various audiences.
Question 6.
Create a plan to address the diversity in risk perception among a community. What approaches would you take to engage both optimists and pessimists effectively?
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Consider what might resonate with each group's mindset.

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