In his new book and his research, clinical psychologist and Oxford College of Emory University professor Ken Carter gets inside the minds of thrill-seekers, daredevils, and adrenaline junkies. More
In his new book and his research, clinical psychologist and Oxford College of Emory University professor Ken Carter gets inside the minds of thrill-seekers, daredevils, and adrenaline junkies. More
A sample of research on clinical high-risk research, affective face processing, and the influence of depression on risky choices under time pressure. More
Today’s children and teenagers seem to be taking fewer risks. The trend has had some good effects, like decreases in teenage pregnancy, drug use and even accidents. On the other hand, there has been an equally dramatic increase in anxiety in children and teenagers. If life is less risky, why More
Game-based debiasing training may help us overcome confirmation bias in our professional lives. More
As marijuana restrictions loosen up, behavioral researchers are finding that some drivers believe driving under the influence of cannabis poses fewer risks than driving while drunk. More
A sample of research exploring risk taking in chimpanzees, More