<p>When the traffic light is red you are aware that a car might comes rushing in. So you are extra careful and always check the street before you actual cross the street. But one the other hand if you have green light and think you are good to go, it seems to be very likely that you just walk over the street without even taking a glance. There is still the danger of a car/cyclist, however, that may run a red light. Not looking could thus seriously be harmful. </p>

<p>So to put it in a more general context. Does expecting to be in a safe situation elicit or allow unsafe behavior?</p>

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2014-11-05T17:51:24.870Z
Personally I do not feel this is on topic here, as this question pertains to the environment, and not to cognition.
Steven Jeuris
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@StevenJeuris Although I'm not sure it's a great question, I think it's still on topic because it's about how the relation between environment and awareness.
Seanny123
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@user3461075 if you could change your title and narrow down your question (are you looking for a name or references about this topic in a certain situation) it would really help
Seanny123
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I believe this question definitely fit as a CogSci question. The situation described contains expectations/predictions and decision making at a higher, systemic, level. Within Human Factors/human error, this question is incredibly relevant.
Robin Kramer-ten Have
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Does expecting to be in a safe situation elicit unsafe behavior?
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# Does expecting to be in a safe situation elicit unsafe behavior?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-11-05)

When the traffic light is red you are aware that a car might comes rushing in. So you are extra careful and always check the street before you actual cross the street. But one the other hand if you have green light and think you are good to go, it seems to be very likely that you just walk over the street without even taking a glance. There is still the danger of a car/cyclist, however, that may run a red light. Not looking could thus seriously be harmful.

So to put it in a more general context. Does expecting to be in a safe situation elicit or allow unsafe behavior?

**Tags:** cognitive-psychology, performance, bias, situation-awareness

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Personally I do not feel this is on topic here, as this question pertains to the environment, and not to cognition.  
> **username_2**: @StevenJeuris Although I'm not sure it's a great question, I think it's still on topic because it's about how the relation between environment and awareness.  
> **username_2**: @username_0 if you could change your title and narrow down your question (are you looking for a name or references about this topic in a certain situation) it would really help  
> **username_3**: I believe this question definitely fit as a CogSci question. The situation described contains expectations/predictions and decision making at a higher, systemic, level. Within Human Factors/human error, this question is incredibly relevant.  

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