1.2 - Catastrophic Potentials in Risk Judgement
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Practice Questions
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What is probability in the context of risk?
💡 Hint: Think about how we measure chances in everyday situations.
Give an example of a high probability, low consequence risk.
💡 Hint: Consider something that occurs regularly.
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What is considered a high probability, low consequence risk?
💡 Hint: Think about events that occur regularly.
True or False: People often perceive low probability but high consequence events as highly risky.
💡 Hint: Consider how people react to news of rare but devastating events.
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In a community faced with frequent flooding, analyze how familiarity impacts the residents' perception of risk over time.
💡 Hint: Consider how people behave when they experience something regularly.
Evaluate the role of media in creating panic around a rare event. What repercussions might this have?
💡 Hint: Think about the recent news around natural disasters.
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