Perception of risk

Journal Article · Fri Apr 17 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.3563507· OSTI ID:6369405

Slovic, P

Studies of risk perception examine the judgments people make when they are asked to characterize and evaluate hazardous activities and technologies. This research aims to aid risk analysis and policy-making by (1) providing a basis for understanding and anticipating public responses to hazards and (2) improving the communication of risk information among lay people, technical experts, and decision-makers. This work assumes that those who promote and regulate health and safety need to understand how people think about and respond to risk. Without such understanding, well-intended policies may be ineffective. 39 references, 4 figures, 1 table.

• Research Organization: Decision Research, Eugene, OR
• OSTI ID: 6369405
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 236; ISSN SCIEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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