1.1 - Casualty Belief and Risk Acceptance
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by 'casualty'?
💡 Hint: Think of what happens during a disaster.
Define 'risk acceptance'.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits you might gain.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What impact does high casualty reporting have on public belief in danger?
💡 Hint: Consider how media reports influence fear.
True or False: People typically accept risks more readily if they believe they can control the outcome.
💡 Hint: Think about how control makes you feel in uncertain situations.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the impact of media bias on public perception using two recent disasters—one heavily reported and the other underreported.
💡 Hint: Look for articles discussing these disasters.
Discuss how community experiences with repeated disasters might alter the community's risk assessment and response.
💡 Hint: Reflect on your own community's experiences.
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