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2.1. Role of Mass Media and Information Transmitters
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- 1.
What is risk perception?
Hint
Think about the subjective nature of risk.
- 2.
Why do people often underestimate familiar risks?
Hint
Consider the role of personal experiences.
- 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.
True or False: Mass media coverage is equally distributed across all disasters.
- True
- False
Hint
Think of notable disasters that received more attention.
- 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.
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.
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- You can use hints if you need help
- Complete all questions before submitting