1.6 - Factors Influencing Risk Acceptance
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Define risk acceptance in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how people react to risk in different situations.
What is an example of a high probability low consequence event?
💡 Hint: Consider events that happen often but don't cause much harm.
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Which of the following factors can influence risk acceptance?
💡 Hint: Consider where you get information about risks from.
True or False: Familiarity with a risk generally increases its perceived seriousness.
💡 Hint: Think about how often you encounter specific risks.
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Discuss how the media’s portrayal of a recent disaster might influence public fear about similar risks. Use examples from current events.
💡 Hint: Think of how different news channels portrayed the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evaluate the relationship between risk acceptance factors and vaccination uptake, citing relevant studies.
💡 Hint: Consider studies that look at vaccine hesitancy.
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