Cade is thinking about driving for 48 hours straight to get to Florida for reading week. As much as he would like to do it, he knows it is too dangerous. Both of his roommates tell him that they think it is a great idea and will go with him; they'll talk to him while he drives to keep him up. When Cade decides to go, he is showing the effects of:

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The risky-shift effect refers to the tendency for people in groups to make riskier decisions than they would individually. Cade's decision to drive for 48 hours straight, influenced by his roommates' encouragement, exemplifies this effect.

Cade Is Thinking About Driving for 48 Hours Straight to Get