1.2 - Conventional Theories of Risk Perception
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What is risk perception?
💡 Hint: Think about what shapes our understanding of risks.
Name an example of an exogenous variable.
💡 Hint: Consider factors outside the individual’s influence.
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What do conventional theories of risk perception emphasize?
💡 Hint: Think about how individuals assess risks.
True or False: Risk is only determined by the size of the hazard.
💡 Hint: Remember cultural perceptions of risks.
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Evaluate how different cultural beliefs can lead to divergent responses to the same disaster event.
💡 Hint: Think about how belief systems can influence actions in crisis situations.
Create a comprehensive model for risk communication that includes both conventional and cultural factors.
💡 Hint: Focus on a two-way communication model that respects cultural insights.
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