Practice The Impact of Cultural Context on Risk - 2.5 | 16. Cultural Symbols and Meanings | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 5
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The Impact of Cultural Context on Risk

2.5 - The Impact of Cultural Context on Risk

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the thumbs-up gesture mean in the United States?

💡 Hint: Think about the positive connotation related to this gesture.

Question 2 Easy

Is covering your mouth when sneezing a cultural norm?

💡 Hint: Consider common practices to show respect to others.

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Question 1

What does the thumbs-up gesture signify in the U.S.?

Good job
Hello
I'm angry

💡 Hint: Think about positive affirmations.

Question 2

True or False: The color red always signifies danger.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the emotional context.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Develop a short presentation on how different cultures perceive a common activity, such as drinking alcohol, and the consequences it has on risk perception.

💡 Hint: Think about how these perceptions might influence policies or regulations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Illustrate the differences in non-verbal communication (like gestures) across three cultures and discuss how misunderstandings might lead to risks in cross-cultural contexts.

💡 Hint: Include both professional and personal interaction scenarios.

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