Event Title

Self-Control and Risk-Taking: Possible Mechanisms and Interventions

Location

Diamond 122

Start Date

30-4-2015 9:00 AM

End Date

30-4-2015 11:55 AM

Project Type

Presentation

Description

Throughout three studies I investigated the relationship between self-control and risk-taking, focusing on drinking behavior among college students. I explored the relationship between both trait and state self-control and risk-taking and drinking, as well as examined possible mechanisms of this relationship. I also explored whether self-affirmation or a construal-level manipulation could serve as a possible intervention in reducing alcohol consumption among college students.

Faculty Sponsor

Chris Soto

Sponsoring Department

Colby College. Psychology Dept.

CLAS Field of Study

Social Sciences

Event Website

http://www.colby.edu/clas

ID

1012

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Apr 30th, 9:00 AM Apr 30th, 11:55 AM

Self-Control and Risk-Taking: Possible Mechanisms and Interventions

Diamond 122

Throughout three studies I investigated the relationship between self-control and risk-taking, focusing on drinking behavior among college students. I explored the relationship between both trait and state self-control and risk-taking and drinking, as well as examined possible mechanisms of this relationship. I also explored whether self-affirmation or a construal-level manipulation could serve as a possible intervention in reducing alcohol consumption among college students.

https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2015/program/352