Abstract
AbstractRisk‐taking by biology students as they attempt to explain observed biological events was investigated. The dependent variable, risk‐taking as measured by the Extremity‐Confidence of Hypothesis Test and the Risk‐Taking Verbal Observation Scale, was analyzed within 2 × 2 and 2 × 3 factorial designs. The independent variables consisted of two levels of achievement motivation and status of information, and three levels of group arrangement for discussion.The results indicate that verbal risk‐taking is influenced by differential knowledge of the information and the composition of a discussion group based on the members' measured achievement motivation. No differences were noted in the comparison groups on risk‐taking as measured by the Extremity‐Confidence of Hypothesis Test. A significant, but low, positive correlation was found to exist between IQ and risk‐taking in verbal discourse by individuals. Based on the results of this study, the suggestion that risk‐taking is a multidimensional trait is supported, and the magnitude of its expression may be influenced by differential treatments.
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