1.3. Source Message Receiver Model

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define risk communication in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about the interaction between senders and receivers.

2. 2.

   Identify one role of senders in communication.

   Hint

   What do senders do before sharing information?

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of risk communication?

   • To spread misinformation
   • To inform and prepare people
   • To entertain

   Hint

   Consider what effective communication should achieve in emergencies.

4. 4.

   True or False: The feedback process is essential in risk communication.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on how communication can be improved through interactions.

5. 5.

   Evaluate a scenario where communication fails due to noise. What steps can be recommended to mitigate such issues?

   Hint

   Consider how distractions could be reduced.

6. 6.

   Analyze how a lack of trust in the information source affects community responses to disaster warnings.

   Hint

   Think about the psychological factors of confidence in safety information.