1.2 - Disagreements Among Experts
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What is the difference between objective and perceived risk?
💡 Hint: Think about scientific data versus personal opinions.
Provide one example of objective risk.
💡 Hint: Consider what scientists use for data.
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What is objectively measured risk?
💡 Hint: Focus on how data influences risk perception.
True or False: Perceived risk is always accurate.
💡 Hint: Think about how perception can differ from reality.
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Analyze a real-world event where perceived risk contradicted objective risk. Discuss the implications of this discrepancy on public safety.
💡 Hint: Look for examples in news articles or case studies.
Evaluate the effectiveness of risk communication methods in changing public perceptions of a health risk (for example, smoking or obesity).
💡 Hint: Consider how different formats may present data.
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