GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 1

1068. Here is another public issue: genetically modified foods. 
Genetically modified foods come from plants or animals whose 
characteristics have been changed by the alteration, addition, 
or deletion of DNA in their genetic material using advanced 
laboratory techniques. Some say that genetically modified foods 
are unsafe and pose risks for human health. Others say that they 
are safe and necessary to reduce world hunger. Please look at 
Card B15. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Very Well" and 5 
means "Not at All"), how well do the following groups understand 
the risks posed by genetically modified foods? INSTRUCTION: IF 
ASKED WHAT "ADVANCED LABORATORY TECHNIQUES" MEANS: This 
typically involves "recombinant DNA" or "gene splicing," in 
which genetic material from one organism is inserted into the 
genes of another. Sometimes, the two organisms are members of 
different species. b. Elected officials

1068. Here is another public issue: genetically modified foods. 
Genetically modified foods come from plants or animals whose 
characteristics have been changed by the alteration, addition, 
or deletion of DNA in their genetic material using advanced 
laboratory techniques. Some say that genetically modified foods 
are unsafe and pose risks for human health. Others say that they 
are safe and necessary to reduce world hunger. Please look at 
Card B15. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Very Well" and 5 
means "Not at All"), how well do the following groups understand 
the risks posed by genetically modified foods? INSTRUCTION: IF 
ASKED WHAT "ADVANCED LABORATORY TECHNIQUES" MEANS: This 
typically involves "recombinant DNA" or "gene splicing," in 
which genetic material from one organism is inserted into the 
genes of another. Sometimes, the two organisms are members of 
different species. c. Business leaders

1069. Please look at Card B16. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 
means "Near complete agreement" and 5 means "No agreement at 
all") to what extent do medical researchers agree on the risks 
and benefits of genetically modified foods?

1070. Some say that the government should restrict the sale of 
genetically modified foods. Others say there is no need for such 
restrictions. Please look at Card B17. How much influence should 
each of the following groups have in deciding whether to 
restrict the sale of genetically modified foods? a. Medical 
researchers

1070. Some say that the government should restrict the sale of 
genetically modified foods. Others say there is no need for such 
restrictions. Please look at Card B17. How much influence should 
each of the following groups have in deciding whether to 
restrict the sale of genetically modified foods? b. Elected 
officials

1070. Some say that the government should restrict the sale of 
genetically modified foods. Others say there is no need for such 
restrictions. Please look at Card B17. How much influence should 
each of the following groups have in deciding whether to 
restrict the sale of genetically modified foods? c. Business 
leaders

1071. Please look at Card B18. When making policy 
recommendations about genetically modified foods, to what extent 
do you think the following groups would support what is best for 
the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow 
interests? INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT NARROW INTEREST MEANS: 
Well, someone might gain financially if a certain policy were 
adopted or it might advance his or her career. a. Medical 
researchers

1071. Please look at Card B18. When making policy 
recommendations about genetically modified foods, to what extent 
do you think the following groups would support what is best for 
the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow 
interests? INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT NARROW INTEREST MEANS: 
Well, someone might gain financially if a certain policy were 
adopted or it might advance his or her career. b. Elected 
officials

1071. Please look at Card B18. When making policy 
recommendations about genetically modified foods, to what extent 
do you think the following groups would support what is best for 
the country as a whole or what serves their own narrow 
interests? INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT NARROW INTEREST MEANS: 
Well, someone might gain financially if a certain policy were 
adopted or it might advance his or her career. c. Business 
leaders