5.2 - Cultural Influence on Risk Behavior
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of risk management?
💡 Hint: Think about what steps are taken to deal with risks.
Name an example of a cultural dietary restriction.
💡 Hint: Consider a well-known cultural practice regarding food.
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What is one main idea of cultural risk perception?
💡 Hint: Focus on how society shapes individual beliefs.
True or False: Risk management approaches are always reactive and prescriptive.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences between responding to and preparing for risk.
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Reflect on how misunderstandings of cultural risk perceptions can lead to ineffective disaster responses in diverse communities. Propose solutions to address these challenges.
💡 Hint: Focus on collaboration and engagement with diverse communities.
Analyze the consequences of applying a one-size-fits-all approach to risk management in multicultural societies.
💡 Hint: Consider how differences in belief systems might create barriers.
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