Perception of Risk
Perception of Risk is a journal article by Paul Slovic (1987), published in Science. IX Coach's practice library cites it in 5 practices across 3 concepts; each one is listed below, so you can see exactly where this journal article is put to use.
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Practices on IX Coach that cite Perception of Risk
- Calibrate dread against statistical frequency
Look up the actual rate of the feared outcome before letting dread drive a decision.
The Affect Heuristic — When Feelings Substitute for Facts
- Seek expert technical risk estimates — but note where values legitimately differ
Use technical probability estimates to ground your risk perception, while acknowledging that some risk disagreements are value-based, not factual.
- Compare the feared risk to risks you already accept
Calibrate a new fear by comparing it to baseline risks you live with without anxiety.
Availability Cascades: How Fears Spread and Inflate
- Slow down belief updates triggered by alarming news
To resist an availability cascade, wait 48 hours and check a second independent source before acting on alarming news.
- Convert emotional reactions to statistical questions
When a risk feels frightening, translate the feeling into a number: what is the actual annual probability?
The Availability Heuristic: Why Memorable Feels Probable
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