Definitions for "Risk perception"
Risk perception is the view of Risk held by a person or group and reflects cultural and personal values, as well as experience.
A conclusion regarding actual or potential risk based upon risk data and attitudes towards uncertainty and risk. Individuals perceive risks and groups of individuals with similar attitudes and exposed to similar risk data perceive similar risks.
Subjective perception of the gravity or importance of the risk based on a person's knowledge of different risks and the moral, economic, and political judgement of their implications. RT risk evaluation. WHO, 1988