Which of the Following Is Not One of the Factors

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the factors that cause people to see a technology or product as being more or less risky than experts judge it to be?

• A)fear caused by overestimating the risk
• B)degree to which we have personal control over the risk
• C)degree to which a risk is catastrophic rather than chronic
• D)degree to which the risky item gives instant gratification
• E)degree to which the risk is caused by the government

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