Let’s work through an example to review all the concepts covered in this section. This is a chance for you to practice what you’ve just learned — your answers will not be tracked. Enjoy.
The answer is A. Although this is likely to be viewed as a higher risk event, it is not due to these reasons. It may cause higher outrage because XDR TB is: less familiar to the public, places people directly at risk, and evokes higher degrees of dread or fear.
Yes, this is more likely to be perceived as higher risk and invoke higher levels of outrage. In this case, the perceived vulnerability of the preschool children at the church and the homeless status of the patient may produce an even stronger emotional response.
The answer is B. People may stigmatize places long after they have been declared safe and they may avoid some groups of people who they associate with the hazard.
People may stigmatize places long after they have been declared safe and they may avoid some groups of people who they associate with the hazard.
The answer is A. When people feel strong emotions, mental noise can make it difficult to hear, understand, or remember information.
When people feel strong emotions, mental noise can make it difficult to hear, understand, or remember information.
The answer is C. People in denial may refuse to get medical help.
People in denial may refuse to get medical help.