risikotaking
Risikotaking, or risk-taking, is the willingness to engage in actions with uncertain outcomes. It involves weighing potential gains and losses and choosing to pursue opportunities that carry both promise and danger. While often described as a personality trait, risk-taking also depends on context, culture, and situational factors. People vary along a spectrum from risk-averse to risk-seeking, and an individual's tendency can differ across domains such as health, finance, social life, and work.
Risk-taking occurs in multiple domains. In health and safety, it can include driving behavior, substance use,
Researchers study risk-taking using self-report scales and behavioral tasks. One widely used framework is the DOSPERT
Development and influences form a key part of the picture. Risk-taking tends to be higher in adolescence,
Benefits and drawbacks accompany risk-taking. Potential benefits include innovation, learning, and adaptive problem solving, while drawbacks