The Psychology of Risk
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: December 3, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 350
ISBN-13: 9780521004459
Subjects: The self, ego, identity, personality; Personality; Psychology & Psychiatry / Personality; General; Psychology
Description: Risk surrounds and envelopes us. Without understanding it, we risk everything and without capitalising on it, we gain nothing. This accessible new book from Glynis M. Breakwell comprehensively explores the psychology of risk, examining how individuals think, feel and act, as well as considering the institutional and societal assessments, rhetorics and reactions about risk. Featuring chapters on all the major issues in the psychology of risk including risk assessment, hazard perception, decision-making, risk and crisis management, risk and emotion, risk communication, safety cultures, the social amplification and social representation of risk and mechanisms for changing risk responses, Breakwell uses illustrations and examples to bring to life the significance of her research findings. She provides an innovative overview of current knowledge on the subject but also suggests that there are many fascinating questions still to be answered.