Environmental and occupational influences on health Flashcards
Define generalism
the practice of studying many different things rather than specializing in one subject
Define hazard
something with potential to cause harm
Define risk
the likelihood of harm occurring
Define risk factors
increases the risk of harm
Define protective factors
decreases the risk of harm
Define susceptibility
influences the likelihood that something will cause harm
List some types of hazard
o Physical o Chemical o Mechanical o Biological o Psychosocial
What factors influence the degree of risk?
o How much a person is exposed
o How the person is exposed
o Conditions of exposure
What three principles govern an individuals perception to risk?
o Feeling in control
o Size of the possible harm
o Familiarity with the risk
Define and contrast involuntary and voluntary risks
o Involuntary risks - situations where we believe we have little control, are perceived as having greater risk
o Voluntary risks - situations we believe we have some control over, are perceived as less risk
Describe 6 individual variables in risk perception
- Previous experience
- Attitudes towards risks
- Values and beliefs
- Socio-economic factors
- Personality
- Demographic factors