Risk Compensation and Risk Homeostasis
위험 보상 이론 (위험 항상성)
A behavioral psychology and economics theory suggesting that individuals adjust their behavior in response to perceived risk, becoming more cautious when risk is high and more reckless when safety measures increase.
| Field | Psychology · Economics |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Micro · Individual |
| Paradigm | Behaviorism Rational Choice |
| Key figures | — |
| Year | 1982 |
Key Claims
Gerald Wilde’s Risk Homeostasis Theory demonstrates that human behavior adapts to technological safety interventions. When safety regulations (e.g., anti-lock brakes, seatbelts) lower perceived danger, actors compensate by taking greater operational risks, leaving aggregate accident rates largely constant.
Further Reading
- Wilde, G. J. (1982). The theory of risk homeostasis: Implications for safety and health. Risk Analysis, 2(4), 209–225.
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