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Psychology of RiskPsychology of Risk

Psychology of Risk

Glynis M. Breakwell

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This second edition explores the psychology of risk, examining how individuals think, feel and act. The questions addressed include: why do companies fail to protect against obvious hazards? What biases in risk estimation are common? How should we communicate levels of risk effectively? How should we reduce risky behaviour?

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OL21077179W

Subjects

Human behaviorRisk-taking (Psychology)Social aspects

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