2.1 - Smoking and Risk
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Practice Questions
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Define objective risk in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how scientists assess risk quantitatively.
Give an example of a perceived risk.
💡 Hint: Consider common beliefs about risky behaviors.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What distinguishes objective risk from perceived risk?
💡 Hint: Remember what makes a risk objective.
True or False: The Royal Society's White Book states that it takes collective responsibility for the risks presented.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the disclaimers in the report.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a research study to compare perceptions of smoking risks between teenagers and adults. What methods will you employ?
💡 Hint: Consider engaging different demographics for a broader view.
Critically evaluate how tobacco companies use marketing to influence perceived risks of smoking. What strategies do they implement?
💡 Hint: Think about psychological tactics employed in advertisements.
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