J Pers Soc Psychol July 2001 PMID 11474720

Fear, anger, and risk.

J S Lerner, D Keltner

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The social discussions reflect an interest in how emotions such as fear and anger distort risk assessments, exemplified by mentions of war perception and Putin's anger, with a tone that considers both psychological insights and real-world implications, emphasizing the relevance of emotional appraisal in decision-making contexts.

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The posts generally acknowledge the presence of emotional influences on risk perception, referencing studies and concepts in line with the publication's findings.

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The social discussions demonstrate moderate curiosity about the topic, referencing specific emotions like anger and fear and their effects on decision-making.

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Fear and anger influence risk perception in opposite ways, with fear leading to more pessimistic risk estimates and risk-averse choices, while anger results in optimistic risk estimates and risk-seeking behavior.
These effects were observed in both real-life and experimental settings, and the emotions' influence on risk perception is similar to how happiness affects decisions, with appraisal tendencies playing a key role.
The study suggests that factors like perceptions of certainty and control shape how fear and anger impact judgment, highlighting the importance of examining specific emotions to understand decision-making better.

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