Based on what you know of risk assessment,which of the following factors would not explain the seemingly irrational behavior of a father who smokes (high risk factor for baby)throwing away his baby's teething rings that may contain phthalates (seemingly low risk factor for baby).
A)People tend to downplay risks that are associated with activities they are committed to or enjoy.
B)Most people do not understand the concepts of probability.
C)News media can give a biased view of hazards.
D)People tend to have an irrational fear of certain technologies that are not as well understood.
E)People recognize the risk of man-made objects but not those of natural (tobacco)objects.

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The correct answer is E because tobacco is not a natural object in the context of smoking; it is processed and contains many chemicals, making it a man-made risk. The other options (A, B, C, D) could all explain why someone might ignore the higher risk of smoking while focusing on the lower risk of phthalates in teething rings.

Based on What You Know of Risk Assessment,which of the Following