3.1 - Mad Cow Disease and Perceived Risks
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Practice Questions
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What mode of transportation is statistically safer: air or road?
💡 Hint: Consider the number of accidents reported.
In what context did Roald Dahl discuss safety?
💡 Hint: Think about the historical perspective on road safety.
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Which mode of transportation is statistically safer?
💡 Hint: Think about recent statistics you may have come across.
True or False: Mad cow disease posed a greater health risk to the public than reported statistics suggested.
💡 Hint: Focus on the difference between perception and data.
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Considering both statistical data and public perception, analyze how media portrayal can shift consumer behavior regarding health risks, using mad cow disease as a case study.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the influence of media and statistics during the mad cow disease crisis.
Given the historical improvement in child road safety, propose methods to enhance risk perception education in younger generations to align their beliefs with statistical realities.
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