1.4 - Familiarity and Experience with Disasters
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by 'risk perception'?
💡 Hint: Think about how people view risks in their lives.
Name one factor that influences risk perception.
💡 Hint: What might change people's understanding of risks?
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How does familiarity with disasters influence risk perception?
💡 Hint: Think of something you encounter regularly.
True or False: Higher casualty counts generally lead to lower perceptions of risk.
💡 Hint: What happens when many people are affected?
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Assess how a community's past experiences with floods might impact their response to a future tornado warning. Discuss the psychological mechanisms at play.
💡 Hint: Think about how past events shape expectations and responses.
Evaluate the role of social media in shaping public perception of disaster risks compared to traditional media channels.
💡 Hint: Consider the speed of information spread on social media versus traditional news.
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