1.3. Importance of Providing Information

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define risk communication in your own words.

   Hint

   Look at the definitions discussed in class.

2. 2.

   What is risk perception?

   Hint

   Consider how personal experiences influence understanding.

3. 3.

   What does risk communication involve?

   • A. Only conveying risk levels
   • B. A two-way exchange
   • C. Avoiding complex terms

   Hint

   Remember the interactive aspect.

4. 4.

   True or False: Risk perception is the same for everyone.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how experiences influence understanding.

5. 5.

   How would you communicate the risks of a new health outbreak to a community with varied literacy levels?

   Hint

   Consider the diversity in background and understanding.

6. 6.

   Analyze a failure in risk communication from a historical perspective. What could have been improved?

   Hint

   Look into case studies where misunderstanding led to crises.