Practice Categories of Cultures - 1.4 | 17. Cultural Theory of Risk | Disaster Preparedness &Planning - Vol 5
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Question 1

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What is the cultural theory of risk?

💡 Hint: Think about how culture influences behavior and decision-making.

Question 2

Easy

Define the grid-group model.

💡 Hint: Consider what the terms 'grid' and 'group' represent.

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Question 1

What does the cultural theory of risk suggest?

  • A person's perception of risk is purely factual.
  • Cultural factors significantly influence risk perceptions.
  • Risk perceptions are identical across all cultures.

💡 Hint: Consider how varying cultural beliefs might affect risk assessments.

Question 2

Is the grid-group model relevant to understanding cultural risks?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how systems of regulation and community affect risk.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Assess how the grid-group model might change if applied to a digital culture such as social media networks.

💡 Hint: Think about how virtual interactions differ from face-to-face interactions.

Question 2

Critique the application of Douglas' theory in current global risk management practices.

💡 Hint: Consider pros and cons of her model in explaining diverse societies.

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