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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"risk homeostasis"”.
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Risk homeostasis theory in simulated environments
… alternative methodology for the investigation of risk homeostasis theory (RHT). It is argued that the current methodologies of the pseudo-experimental design and post hoc analysis of road-traffic accident data both have their limitations, and that the newer 'game' type simulation exercises are …
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Risk Homeostasis Reconsidered - The Limits of Traffic Safety Regulation
Die Risikohomeostasistheorie (RHT) ist ein formales Konzept zur Erklärung menschlichen Verhaltens im Straßenverkehr bei verändertem Unfallrisiko. Vor dem Hintergrund des gegenwärtigen Standes der Ökonometrie weisen die Untersuchungen zur RHT mittels langer Zeitreihen einige Schwächen auf. Im …
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An investigation of risk homeostasis in a laboratory environment
This study investigated whether risk compensation behavior would occur during a chemistry experiment due to the presence of protective equipment. This study also examined whether a homeostatic regulating mechanism exists for risk-taking behavior. Risk compensation and a homeostatic regulating …
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The effect of blood alcohol concentration on performance in a game of risk involving industrial tasks and accidents
… study measured the effects of alcohol on risk-taking 511 a penalty/incentive system. Subjects read scenarios involving industrial tasks and accidents from a video screen. Each scenario had a point value associated with it. Subjects had to decide whether they were willing to perform the …
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Assessing the Effectiveness of Traffic Police in Preventing Road Accidents in Tanzania
… theories including system, accident causation, risk homeostasis and goals freedom alertness theories. The study aimed at outlining the roles of Traffic Police in preventing road accidents in Tanzania; assessing the adequacy of Traffic Police equipment; and identifying the challenges facing them …