1.1. Casualty Belief and Risk Acceptance

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is meant by 'casualty'?

   Hint

   Think of what happens during a disaster.

2. 2.

   Define 'risk acceptance'.

   Hint

   Consider the benefits you might gain.

3. 3.

   What impact does high casualty reporting have on public belief in danger?

   • It decreases belief
   • It increases belief
   • It has no effect

   Hint

   Consider how media reports influence fear.

4. 4.

   True or False: People typically accept risks more readily if they believe they can control the outcome.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how control makes you feel in uncertain situations.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   Discuss how community experiences with repeated disasters might alter the community's risk assessment and response.

   Hint

   Reflect on your own community's experiences.