risk-taking (psychology)

Adrenaline-obsessed Loli cannot help herself when it comes to chasing thrills, but when she strikes up an anonymous correspondence with X, a mysterious student at her school, he challenges her to a game that tests even her no-holds-barred quest for adventure.

"This collection of essays explores extremes as it takes readers on a series of adventures that range from a deep-sea expedition to a trip to the International Space Station"--Provided by publisher.

The fifth book in an early chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she agrees to a dangerous dare and learns a valuable lesson about courage.Anne is excited to be a guest at a party at Orchard Slope, the home of her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. But when the dares start and mean Josie Pye makes the others feel bad, Anne can't stop herself from challenging Josie to a dare . . . which leads to Anne being dared to climb the house and walk along the ridgepole! Anne's dangerous dare ends in injury . . . and teaches her an important lesson. But Anne must pluck up her courage again when she is chosen to recite at a Christmas concert! How can Anne perform in front of so many people? And what is shy Matthew Cuthbert hiding from the family? Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.

Accepted into the Forest Service's class of smokejumpers, nineteen-year-old wildland firefighter Blair Scott takes unnecessary risks to prove herself and struggles to cope when everything rages wildly out of control.

In an attempt to cover up painful memories, Janessa turns to automobile street racing and is continually pushing her risk-taking behavior toward the breaking point.

When Caroline and her friends Rhonda and Seth go out fishing, they sight an American supply boat being pursued by a British warship, and Caroline must come up with a daring plan to notify the town and save the boat.

Examines the reasons people may remain bystanders when witnessing evil acts, from bullying to sexual harassment, and discusses ways neuroscience and behavioral psychology can help people learn moral courage in these situations. Argues that these techniques can help people minimize the pressure they feel to conform and step out to do what they know is right.

In this book you will meet some seemingly crazy, out-of-this-world people who'll risk everything for fun. Why do they do it? Because they can!.

"The phrase 'skin in the game' means that you do not pay attention to what people say, only to what they do, and to how much of their necks they are putting on the line. This willingness to accept one's own risks is an essential attribute of people in all walks of life . . . challenges long-held beliefs about those who control our military, finances, religions, and so much more-- and shows how 'skin in the game' applies to all aspects of our lives"--OCLC.

A pariah in his town and home for the results of his risk-taking behavior, eighteen-year-old Jake seeks adrenaline rushes to clear his dark thoughts, but when Salome, the girl he loves, gets caught up in taking chances, too, the consequences are devastating.