1 - Risk Communication Overview
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Practice Questions
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What is risk communication?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition we discussed.
Why might different journalists report the same event differently?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of interpretation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the role of hazard analysis in risk communication?
💡 Hint: Think back to the scientists' role in risk communication.
True or False: Media always presents information about risks accurately.
💡 Hint: Recall our discussion on media amplification.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a recent case of public communication around a natural disaster. Assess how media portrayal affected public perception and actions.
💡 Hint: Focus on keywords used in the reports and contrast with data.
Design a risk communication strategy for a hypothetical chemical leak in a community. Outline steps to ensure clarity and build public trust.
💡 Hint: Use the components of the TRUST model in your strategy.
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