Helmet-wearing increases risk-taking and sensation-seeking
Monday, January 25, 2016 - 14:02
in Psychology & Sociology
Helmet-wearing could increase risk-taking, a new study suggests. The latest findings call into question the effectiveness of certain safety advice, notably in relation to helmets for various leisure activities, including for cycling. But, the researchers suggest, the conclusions have wider-reaching implications in other contexts too, potentially even for decision making on the battlefield.