3.2. Emerging Risks in Modern Society

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are two types of risks individuals face?

   Hint

   Think about everyday situations.

2. 2.

   True or False: Awareness of risks does not affect how we manage them.

   Hint

   Consider the role of knowledge.

3. 3.

   What type of risk includes sickness and accidents?

   • Job risks
   • Health risks
   • Financial risks

   Hint

   Consider risks affecting your well-being.

4. 4.

   True or False: Knowledge has no impact on how we manage risks.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how informed decisions are made.

5. 5.

   Analyze how your perception of risk towards a specific activity, such as driving, has changed over time. What factors have influenced this change?

   Hint

   Consider both statistics and personal experiences.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how increased exposure to media about accidents can skew public perception of safety and risks in a community.

   Hint

   Think about the impact of media and how that might differ from actual risk statistics.