One of my favorite explanations for risk taking behavior comes from opponent process theory. Supposedly over time the negative responses to these risks (e.g., fear, anxiety) weaken while the positive responses (e.g., relief at surviving) grow stronger. Stephen Truhon Dept. of Social Sciences Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC 27110
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