The First Step in Risk Assessment Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

The first step in risk assessment is

• A) benefit estimation
• B) damage calculation
• C) discounting future benefits
• D) exposure analysis

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Definitions:

Panic Attacks

Sudden episodes of intense fear or acute discomfort, accompanied by physical and mental symptoms that may include palpitations, sweating, and feelings of doom.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications designed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting the chemical balance in the brain.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that an individual feels driven to perform.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.