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Improving Risk Communication - Part 2

Dr. Betty Morrow, SocResearch Miami

Some people are risk takers
Risk communication model
Effective risk communication requires in-depth knowledge about the audience
It is best to transmit many messages targeted to individual group
When trying to convince someone of Y when they believe X, first acknowledge their current viewpoint
Risk management strategies
Precaution advocacy: Reaching apathetic people
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What do you think?
Make them care
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