Risks

• define risk


  the level of risk reflects the likelihood of an unwanted event happening and the potential consequences of the unwanted event.
• define healthy risk taking


  a valuable experience that has the possibility of failure, but is also rewarding and relatively safe
• define unhealthy risk taking


  risk taking behaviour that puts you at risk for bad consequences, and is usually behaviours you have been educated about not engaging in, yet choose to anyway
• what are four reasons people take risks?

  1. peer pressure
  2. to try something new
  3. to make new friends
  4. to fit in
• examples of healthy risk taking

  1. raising your hand in class
  2. starting a new sport
  3. trying new foods
• examples of unhealthy risk taking

  1. doing drugs
  2. underage drinking
  3. unhealthy dietary habits
• risks associated with driving through a red light

  1. it is illegal so you will get fined
  2. you might crash into someone
• risks associated with not wearing a helmet while riding a bike

  1. falling off and damaging your head
  2. death