Question

On a community news website, a writer urges participation in a free first aid class being offered at the community center. What audience bias is the writer likely to address? (1 point) Item 1 Item 2 Local government officials might believe that funds would be better directed to other programs. Item 3 K Community members might not think they will ever have to use first aid training. Item 4 The people who run the community center might have false assumptions about what kinds of classes people want to take. < Doctors might not think the average citizen needs to learn first aid skills.

Answer 1

The audience bias the writer is likely to address is:

Item 3: Community members might not think they will ever have to use first aid training.

This bias reflects a common mindset where individuals may underestimate the importance or relevance of first aid training in their daily lives. The writer, in urging participation in the class, would be aiming to overcome this bias by highlighting the potential necessity and benefits of knowing first aid skills.