In science communication, the word “theory” can confuse the public because: The word “theory” sounds more formal than the scientific process really is The public may interpret “theory” to mean a guess or hypothesis Scientists only use the word when they are unsure about a phenomenon “Theory” has strongly negative connotations

du Pre says that Health Communication is unique because the discipline addresses a completely objective process.

A study investigates whether middle-school biology students learn more about conservation from lectures or from hands-on experiments. The study’s goal is to learn how to best adapt science messages to the audience. Which model of scientific communication does it reflect? A) The Deficit Model B) The Contextual Model C) The Lay Expertise Model D) The Engagement Model

du Pre says that communication is _____________ in part because we are always both “sender’ and “receiver” of messages at the same time.

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How does the scientific process create challenges in communicating with the public?

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Rachel Carson’s book “Silent Spring” describes how the environment was suddenly disrupted by the introduction of the chemical DDT.  Based on that description, what storytelling method did she use? A) The Quest B) The Journey C) The Detective Story D) The Stranger Comes to Town

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A) What is the conduit metaphor of communication? B)  Describe to a group of science majors two different reasons why talking about communication in that way is problematic.