1.4. Influence of Individual and Cultural Perspectives

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a heuristic?

   Hint

   Think of it as a rule of thumb.

2. 2.

   Give an example of a cultural bias in risk perception.

   Hint

   Consider how community values might affect decisions.

3. 3.

   What are heuristics?

   • Mental shortcuts
   • Complex decision-making steps
   • Cognitive biases

   Hint

   Think about how decisions can be made quickly and easily.

4. 4.

   True or False: Cultural biases do not affect individual decision-making.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how societal norms influence personal beliefs.

5. 5.

   Design a community health initiative that addresses cultural differences in perceptions about disaster preparedness. What factors need to be considered?

   Hint

   Think about what makes each culture unique in terms of values and beliefs surrounding health and safety.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of different communication strategies (visual vs. textual) on cultural groups’ responses to disaster preparedness messages.

   Hint

   Consider the literacy levels and cultural storytelling practices that could influence the effectiveness of different strategies.