The risk-as-feelings hypothesis states that ____.
A) people rely on emotions to evaluate risk
B) people tend to disregard emotions (more than they should) when evaluating risk
C) risky situations are more emotion-arousing than non-risky situations
D) most people experience a distinct positive emotion (in addition to any negative emotions like fear) when engaging in risky behavior

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The risk-as-feelings hypothesis proposes that people rely on emotions to evaluate risk. This means that emotions play a significant role in how people perceive and respond to risky situations, as opposed to simply relying on rational thought or analysis.

The Risk-As-Feelings Hypothesis States That ____