Skating on the Edge. Why Are Young Men Such Reckless Risk-Takers?
Description
Most young men go through a time of feeling immortal, when the thrill of an adrenaline rush leads to reckless behavior. In this video clip, meet a scientist who is investigating why such behavior evolves when it's potentially harmful. These experts have a theory that risk taking is still all about the evolutionary need to reproduce. Watch as they test this theory by monitoring young men's willingness to take risks when there is a beautiful female scientist around.
Runtime
9 min
Subjects
Genre
Date of Publication
[2012], c2010
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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