Practice Risk Communication Overview (1) - Risk Communication Overview

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Question 1.
What is risk communication?
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Think about the definition we discussed.
Question 2.
Why might different journalists report the same event differently?
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Consider the role of interpretation.
3Question 3.
What is the role of hazard analysis in risk communication?
- To entertain the public
- To inform and assess risks
- To alter facts
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Think back to the scientists' role in risk communication.
4Question 4.
True or False: Media always presents information about risks accurately.
- True
- False
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Recall our discussion on media amplification.
Question 5.
Analyze a recent case of public communication around a natural disaster. Assess how media portrayal affected public perception and actions.
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Focus on keywords used in the reports and contrast with data.
Question 6.
Design a risk communication strategy for a hypothetical chemical leak in a community. Outline steps to ensure clarity and build public trust.
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Use the components of the TRUST model in your strategy.

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