Based on What You Know of Risk Assessment,which of the Following

question 3

Multiple Choice

Based on what you know of risk assessment,which of the following factors would not explain the seemingly irrational behavior of a father who smokes (high risk factor for baby) throwing away his baby's teething rings that may contain phthalates (seemingly low risk factor for baby) .

• A)People tend to downplay risks that are associated with activities they are committed to or enjoy.
• B)Most people do not understand the concepts of probability.
• C)News media can give a biased view of hazards.
• D)People tend to have an irrational fear of certain technologies that are not as well understood.
• E)People recognize the risk of man-made objects but not those of natural (tobacco)objects.

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