The Risk-As-Feelings Hypothesis States That ____

question 113

Multiple Choice

The risk-as-feelings hypothesis states that ____.

• A)people rely on emotions to evaluate risk
• B)people tend to disregard emotions when evaluating risk
• C)risky situations are more emotion-arousing than non-risky situations
• D)most people experience a distinct positive emotion when engaging in risky behaviour

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Definitions:

Rotokinetic Bed

A type of medical bed designed to rotate the patient to prevent pressure ulcers and improve respiratory function, often used for critically ill or immobile patients.

Spinal Cord Injury

Damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves at the end of the spinal canal, potentially leading to permanent changes in strength, sensation, and other body functions below the site of the injury.

Multiple Trauma

The condition of having multiple injuries that may affect the body, often life-threatening, and requiring urgent medical attention.

Air-fluidized Beds

A type of therapeutic bed that uses warm air under pressure to simulate the feeling of floating on liquid, used for patients with vulnerable skin.