What Is the Difference Between Risk Perception and Risk Assessment

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between risk perception and risk assessment?

• A) Risk perception refers to the risks we know about while risk assessment involves making guesses about what may become a risk.
• B) Risk perception refers to the worst case scenario possibilities of a risk and risk assessment refers to steps we will take to mitigate risk through assessing it.
• C) Risk perception refers to the feelings individuals hold as to their own personal safety while risk assessment involves the use of quantitative analysis of actual risks from disasters or crisis.
• D) Risk perception refers to the global perspective of a risk while risk assessment refers to the positive and negative consequences of a risk.

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Definitions:

Thymus Gland

An endocrine gland that functions as part of the lymphatic system; processes T cells; important in cell-mediated immunity.

T Cytotoxic Cells

A type of T cell (a form of white blood cell) that kills cancer cells, cells that are infected (particularly with viruses), or cells that are damaged in other ways.

T Helper Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system by signaling other cells to perform their functions.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, producing antibodies to fight off infections.