The Psychology of Risk Taking Behavior

Content: 
Editors
Page iii

Edited by
Page iii

Copyright page
Page iv

Dedication
Page v

Foreword
Pages vii-ix
Gerald J.S. Wilde

Preface
Pages xi-xvii

Lists of Tables and Figures
Page xxv

Chapter 1: What Is Risk Taking Behavior'
Pages 1-14

Chapter 2: How Do We Perceive Risks?
Pages 15-26

Chapter 3: Who Engages In Risk Taking Behavior?
Pages 27-112

Chapter 4: Which Situational Factors Influence Risk Taking Behavior?
Pages 113-128

Chapter 5: How Is Risk Taking Motivated and Emotionally Experienced?
Pages 129-160

Chapter 6: What Controls Risk Taking Behavior?
Pages 161-179

Chapter 7: What Are the Consequences of Risk Taking Behavior?
Pages 181-210

Chapter 8: How Do We Adapt to the Desire for and the Control of Risk Taking Behavior?
Pages 211-231

Chapter 9: How Can We Explain Risk Taking Behavior Holistically?
Pages 233-278

Chapter 10: What Does Risk Motivation Mean for Our Daily Lives as Researchers and as “Normal” Risk Takers'
Pages 279-296

References
Pages 297-359

Author Index
Pages 361-376

Subject Index
Pages 377-386