Practice Case Study Example (6) - Source, Message and Receiver in Disaster Risk Communication

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Lesson 6Source, Message and Receiver in Disaster Risk Communication

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define risk communication.
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Think about the purpose behind sharing such information.
Question 2.
What is the role of a sender in the Source-Message-Receiver model?
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Who is responsible for sharing the information?
3Question 3.
What is the main goal of risk communication?
- To inform the sender
- To change perceptions and behaviors
- To entertain the audience
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Think about why information is shared in a crisis.
4Question 4.
True or False: Feedback follows a two-way communication process.
- True
- False
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Consider the model's flow of information.
Question 5.
Design a communication strategy for a city to relay vital information during a disaster. Consider the factors of noise and trust.
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Think about when people are likely to be distracted.
Question 6.
Discuss how the Source-Message-Receiver model can be applied in a recent disaster scenario to improve communication effectiveness.
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Consider specific instances where communication led to confusion or success.

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