1.4. Familiarity and Experience with Disasters

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is meant by 'risk perception'?

   Hint

   Think about how people view risks in their lives.

2. 2.

   Name one factor that influences risk perception.

   Hint

   What might change people's understanding of risks?

3. 3.

   How does familiarity with disasters influence risk perception?

   • Increases perceived risk
   • Decreases perceived risk
   • No effect

   Hint

   Think of something you encounter regularly.

4. 4.

   True or False: Higher casualty counts generally lead to lower perceptions of risk.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What happens when many people are affected?

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.