{"product_id":"sensation-seeking-and-risky-behavior-9781591477389","title":"Sensation Seeking And Risky Behavior","description":"\u003cp\u003eRisky behavior can be an expression of a normal  genetically influenced personality trait  sensation seeking. Its expression in risky behaviors such as extreme and risky sports  vocations  substance abuse  unsafe sex  and crime  among others  is the topic of this fascinating and accessible book. In Sensation Seeking and Risky Behavior  Marvin Zuckerman offers a comprehensive view of the role of sensation seeking in a wide range of behaviors  from risky driving and sports through substance use  sex  and crime or other antisocial behaviors. How the personality trait sensation seeking relates to these risky behaviors is described and explained in terms of genetics  biology  attitudes  and expectancies. Insights into prevention and treatment of maladaptive forms of sensation seeking  like substance abuse and unsafe sexual activity  based on the published research  are offered. The author of this engagingly written book is one of the foremost experts in this important area of behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45651955974197,"sku":"ByrdShop_1591477387","price":345.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781591477389.jpg?v=1781847436","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/sensation-seeking-and-risky-behavior-9781591477389","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}