2.2 - Changing Attitudes and Behavior
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Practice Questions
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What is risk communication?
💡 Hint: Think about who is involved in the exchange.
Why is context important in risk communication?
💡 Hint: Consider why messages might not be interpreted as intended.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary goal of risk communication?
💡 Hint: Think about why providing additional information matters.
True or False: Risk perception can vary greatly between individuals.
💡 Hint: Consider how people respond differently to the same information.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario where a city experiences a major flooding event. Draft a risk communication strategy that addresses both the immediate risks and long-term behaviors that need to change to mitigate future flooding.
💡 Hint: Think about both short-term and long-term messaging.
Evaluate a recent public health initiative aimed at changing behavior related to a specific risk, such as smoking or obesity. Analyze its effectiveness based on the principles of risk communication covered in this section.
💡 Hint: Consider gathering data from public responses.
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