Risk-Taking Behavior As A Function Of Perceptual Augmentation And Reduction

ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Smith D. Coffey (Creator)
Institution
Appalachian State University (ASU )
Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Advisor
Paul Fox

Abstract: The risk-taking performance of reducers and augmenters of kinesthetic perception was examined under both low and high risk conditions. Twenty subjects were grouped as reducers and augmenters according to scores on a kinesthetic perception test and then tested on risk taking by use of a lighting panel designed to present both low and high risk conditions. Significant differences were found between the risk conditions and a groups-by-risk interaction was also significant. Certain non-significant trends were also reported with respect to risk-taking behavior. Findings support the hypothesis that reducers and augmenters perform differently in low and high risk conditions.

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Publication
Thesis
Coffey, S. (1974). Risk-Taking Behavior As A Function Of Perceptual Augmentation And Reduction. Unpublished Master’s Thesis. Appalachian State University, Boone, NC.
Language: English
Date: 1974
Keywords
psychology, risk-taking, risky behaviors, risk conditions, kinesthetic perception test

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