TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Fast Thought Speed Induces Risk Taking
JO  - Psychological science
A1  - Chandler, Jesse J.
A1  - Pronin, Emily
SP  - 370
EP  - 374
VL  - 23
IS  - 4
N2  - In two experiments, we tested for a causal link between thought speed and risk taking. In Experiment 1, we manipulated thought speed by presenting neutral-content text at either a fast or a slow pace and having participants read the text aloud. In Experiment 2, we manipulated thought speed by presenting fast-, medium-, or slow-paced movie clips that contained similar content. Participants who were induced to think more quickly took more risks with actual money in Experiment 1 and reported greater intentions to engage in real-world risky behaviors, such as unprotected sex and illegal drug use, in Experiment 2. These experiments provide evidence that faster thinking induces greater risk taking.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0956-7976
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0956797611431464
ID  - ref1
ER  -