GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 1

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 
œVery Well and 5 means œNot at All), how well do the following 
groups understand the risks posed by genetically modified foods? 
INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT œADVANCED LABORATORY TECHNIQUES MEANS: 
This typically involves œrecombinant DNA or œgene 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

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 
œVery Well and 5 means œNot at All), how well do the following 
groups understand the risks posed by genetically modified foods? 
INSTRUCTION: IF ASKED WHAT œADVANCED LABORATORY TECHNIQUES MEANS: 
This typically involves œrecombinant DNA or œgene 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

Please look at Card B16. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means œNear 
complete agreement and 5 means œNo agreement at all) to what 
extent Do medical researchers agree on the risks and benefits of 
genetically modified foods?

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. (Would you say a great deal of influence, a 
fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?

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. (Would you say a great deal of influence, a 
fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?

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. (Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair 
amount, a little influence, or none at all?

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

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

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