2. Transmitting Risk Information

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is risk perception?

   Hint

   Think about how people evaluate risks they face daily.

2. 2.

   Give an example of a high probability-low consequence risk.

   Hint

   Consider events that happen regularly.

3. 3.

   What influences risk perception more: familiarity or rarity?

   • Familiarity
   • Rarity
   • Both

   Hint

   Think about which has a more immediate effect on how we assess danger.

4. 4.

   True or False: The media always reports high casualty events extensively.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how different types of events are prioritized in coverage.

5. 5.

   Discuss how the disparity in media coverage affects public reaction to different types of disasters. How can this lead to a skewed perception of risk?

   Hint

   Think about recent events and media coverage.

6. 6.

   Consider an environmental disaster. Analyze the psychological factors at play for affected communities versus distant observers.

   Hint

   Reflect on differences in media portrayals and personal experiences.