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Risk perception

GCSE Combined Science · key term

Risk perception

Definition

A person's judgement of how likely and serious a risk is, which may differ from an assessment based on scientific data.

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OCR GCSE Combined Science A · J250

Specification WS1.1h · Biology Paper 1, Biology Paper 2, Chemistry Paper 1, Chemistry Paper 2, Physics Paper 1, Physics Paper 2

Risk perception is how dangerous something feels to a person. It can be influenced by personal experience, familiarity, cultural attitudes, emotion and media coverage, as well as by data.
Revise: Risk Evaluation in Science

OCR Combined Science A past papers

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Precaution
Risk
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Risk perception — OCR GCSE Combined Science A Definition