psychometric paradigm of risk perception, n.All

The Psychometric paradigm of risk perception is an approach in risk studies that uses standardized questionnaires, psychophysical scaling, and multi-variate analysis, this approach constructs 'cognitive maps' of risk perception to discover general patterns and causalities.

The Psychometric paradigm of risk perception is a method for measuring and modeling mental capacities and processes related to how risk is 'subjectively defined by individuals who may be influenced by a wide array of psychological, social, institutional and cultural factors.