Practice Identifying Senders (3.1) - Source, Message and Receiver in Disaster Risk Communication

Practice: Identifying Senders

Lesson 3.1Source, Message and Receiver in Disaster Risk Communication

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Question 1.
Define 'Sender' in the context of disaster communication.
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Think of who is providing the information.
Question 2.
What is meant by 'Noise' in communication?
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Consider what could prevent you from understanding a message.
3Question 3.
What does the term 'Noise' refer to in communication?
- A message format
- Interference during communication
- A type of transmitter
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Consider what distractions could affect communication.
4Question 4.
True or False? Eyewitness accounts are not considered reliable sources in disaster risk communication.
- True
- False
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Think of situations where firsthand experiences are valuable.
Question 5.
What are three specific examples of noise in the context of disaster risk communication, and how might each affect the message?
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Think about distractions in everyday communication.
Question 6.
Analyze a scenario where different senders provide conflicting information about the same disaster. What factors might lead receivers to distrust one sender over another?
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Consider why you would trust some news sources over others.

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