<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNormalization of deviance refers to the process in which judgments or actions increasingly deviate from agreed best practices. This normalization can occur gradually and incrementally over time, leading people to embrace unideal behaviors or practices as the new norm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wider concept may also be referred to as ‘risk normalization<\/em>‘; the gradual process through which higher-risk or dangerous, practices become acceptable over time<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis concept has been observed in various fields, including aviation, healthcare, and engineering, where it can have serious implications for safety and effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What is the difference between normalization of deviance and normalization of risk?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nEssentially, normalization of risk<\/strong> encompasses the process of gradually accepting risky behaviors in a broad sense, whereas normalization of deviance<\/strong> specifically addresses socially accepted<\/em> deviation from established best practices that increase risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Normalization of Risk:<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Gradual acceptance of risky behaviors\/practices as normal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Leads to reduced awareness or acknowledgment of potential risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Can result in complacency<\/strong>, leading to accidents or negative outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Normalization of Deviance:<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n- Focuses on safety standard deviations becoming socially accepted<\/em> as normal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Occurs when deviations from established standards are not acknowledged or corrected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Can lead to a false sense of security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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