2.1. Role of Mass Media and Information Transmitters

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is risk perception?

   Hint

   Think about the subjective nature of risk.

2. 2.

   Why do people often underestimate familiar risks?

   Hint

   Consider the role of personal experiences.

3. 3.

   What is risk perception primarily influenced by?

   • Frequency of an event
   • Severity of consequences
   • Both A and B

   Hint

   Consider examples from our discussions.

4. 4.

   True or False: Mass media coverage is equally distributed across all disasters.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think of notable disasters that received more attention.

5. 5.

   Analyze how cultural distance affects media coverage of disasters. Why are events in one culture less frequently reported than those in another?

   Hint

   Consider examples of international disaster coverage.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the long-term effects of media portrayal of disasters on public policy regarding risk management.

   Hint

   Reflect on recent disaster response policies influenced by media coverage.