In a 2008 Study Investigating Whether Direct Experiences with Flooding

question 18

Multiple Choice

In a 2008 study investigating whether direct experiences with flooding influence risk perception found that flood victims were _____ to engage in behavior that would help eliminate climate change.

• A) not more concerned, more informed, or more motivated
• B) more concerned, more informed, and more motivated
• C) less concerned, more informed, and more motivated
• D) more concerned, but less informed and motivated

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