Levav and Argo (2010)were Interested in How Different Types of Touching

question 36

Multiple Choice

Levav and Argo (2010) were interested in how different types of touching would influence participant decision making (i.e. ,the amount participants would invest in a risky fund) .In which of these conditions did participants risk the most?

• A)No touching
• B)Touched on the shoulder by a male
• C)Touched on the shoulder by a female
• D)Handshake with a male

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