The Psychology of Risk

摘要: Risk surrounds and envelopes us. Without understanding it, we risk everything without capitalising on gain nothing. This accessible book from Glynis M. Breakwell, first published in 2007, comprehensively explores the psychology of risk, examining how individuals think, feel act, as well considering institutional societal assessments, rhetorics reactions about risk. Featuring chapters all major issues including assessment, hazard perception, decision-making, crisis management, emotion, communication, safety cultures, social amplification representation mechanisms for changing responses, Breakwell uses illustrations examples to bring life significance her research findings. She provides an innovative overview current knowledge subject but also suggests that there are many fascinating questions still be answered.