6.1. Trustworthiness of Sources

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is risk communication?

   Hint

   Think about the goal of information exchange.

2. 2.

   What does the Source-Message-Receiver model help us understand?

   Hint

   What are the three components involved?

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of risk communication?

   • Change perceptions
   • Collect data
   • Prevent disasters

   Hint

   Think about the most important outcome of sharing risk information.

4. 4.

   True or False: Noise only refers to external distractions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider both factors that might interfere with communication.

5. 5.

   Critically evaluate a real-world disaster communication scenario. What were the challenges faced in maintaining credible communication?

   Hint

   Look at specific examples of how information was handled and received.

6. 6.

   Create a communication strategy that incorporates the Source-Message-Receiver model for a potential disaster scenario.

   Hint

   Think about the stakeholders involved during an actual disaster.