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NOAA Short course on Risk Communication Mental Shortcuts: Why People Do What They Do

Overview

Learn to recognize when people are using mental shortcuts to inform their decisions about risk preparedness. This tutorial helps you identify various mental shortcuts and provides tips on communicating with people that are exhibiting these shortcuts.

This Guide Features

  • Sample conversations. Hear what a variety of common mental shortcuts sound like.
  • Practice. Identify mental shortcuts used in the sample conversations.
  • Tips. Hear communication tips to move people past these shortcuts.

Participant Requirements

  • Internet connection
  • Speakers

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