Seeking sensations through sport : an interdisciplinary investigation of personality and genetics associated with high-risk sport

Sensation seeking involves a desire to seek out thrilling experiences and a willingness to take risks in exchange for rewards. Sensation seekers are drawn to risky activities and high-risk sports represent potentially positive outlets for such individuals. Sensation seeking is moderately heritable...

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Main Author: Thomson, Cynthia J.
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/44602