Intercorrelations were computed among measures of chance risk and interpersonal risk-taking for 120 undergraduate Ss. While low, correlations were in the hypothesized direction, with 6 of 20 exceeding the .05 level. The findings suggest some generality of willingness to take risks over both the material and interpersonal areas.
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