While completing the Perils of Perception activity, pay careful attention to how the average respondent answered these questions. After completing the activity, write a reflection that considers the following:
How did your perceptions align (or not) with evidence?
How did the public’s opinion align with evidence?
If a substantial portion of the general public holds an opinion that is not accurate, how might that affect which policies are passed, and how policies are designed?
What policy typologies might be used?
Give specifcgoic examples from the quiz