An experiment was performed to test the validity of a game board designed to measure risk-taking behavior. 18 college students were placed in weak, moderate and strong power conditions with the hypothesis that the number of risks taken would be inversely related to the degree of power. The results supported the hypothesis, suggesting that the use of this game board is worthwhile in the study of risk-taking behavior. No sex differences were found.
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