Powder Fever and Its Impact on Decision-Making in Avalanche Terrain

Powder Fever and Its Impact on Decision-Making in Avalanche Terrain

We examined the effect of emotions, associated with “powder fever”, on decision-making in avalanche terrain. Background: Skiing in avalanche terrain is a voluntary activity that exposes the participant to potentially fatal risk. Impaired decision-making in this context can therefore have devastating...

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Main Authors: Andrea Mannberg, Jordy Hendrikx, Jerry Johnson, Audun Hetland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
affect
arousal
decision-making
risk assessment
risk-taking
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/18/9496

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