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Examples of Cultural Perspectives on Risk

2 - Examples of Cultural Perspectives on Risk

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the cultural theory of risk?

💡 Hint: Think about cultural influences on daily choices.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of a taxonomic anomaly discussed in the lecture.

💡 Hint: Recall the examples related to dietary restrictions.

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Question 1

What does the cultural theory of risk emphasize?

A) It only relates to biological factors
B) It is shaped by cultural backgrounds
C) It focuses solely on economic impacts

💡 Hint: Consider how culture influences daily behaviors.

Question 2

True or False: The Hima tribe allows women to touch livestock without repercussions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Refer back to the example provided in the session.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how cultural beliefs within two different societies could shape their responses to the same natural disaster.

💡 Hint: Think about social interactions and rules from the grid-group theory.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically examine how historical misconceptions about a culture can lead to ongoing biases in modern society.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between past and present cultural perceptions.

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