ABSTRACT
The concept of risk-taking is defined as behaviour toward a risky choice or situation in which the risk of a potential negative outcome is willingly taken. Risk-taking can be divided into two different concepts. One the one hand risk-taking behaviour can be seen as a socially unacceptable behaviour, like speeding or driving under influence, in which no precautions are taken against the potential negative outcome. In another context risk-taking can be seen as a socially accepted behaviour, like competitive sports, skydiving or skiing, in which the risk of a potential negative outcome is appreciated and willingly taken (Turner, McClure and Pirozzo 2004). The main focus of this work lies on the concept of risk-taking as a socially accepted behaviour.
