I know a little. Just cant get the basics of approach, variables, dinamics, stimulus, strengths and weakness to why they do it. Need 3 pages filled and im only half way there.
2006-11-30 09:10:50 · 6 answers · asked by red 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Well the bilogical approach would look at the effects on the body of dangerous sport everything from the level of fitness to the effect dangerous sport can have by producing stress hormones and cortisone which causes the adrenalin rush, too much of this and the body shuts down because the adrenalin makes the heart beat faster and every other organ in the body is under pressure you could go on and on about that side. Also the types of injuries dangerous sports can cause and their effect on the person, ie the fitter person is happier in general due to increased levels of feel good hormones serotonin and dopamine due to exercise. The person who does'nt exercise will be a more unhappy person because these hormones may not be at optimum level so the person injured through dangerous sports could become depressed as they cant exercise due to an injury.
On the other hand the behaviourist approach may look at the behaviour of an individual and say why does this person need to do dangerous sport or aha that individual is a thrill seeker and does dangerous sport to fill some void in their lives, behaviourists will look at the individual and perhaps seek to change the behaviour as in stop the dangerous participation thinking it unwise. Thats all I got right now I'd have to go looking up books to get a real idea of the behaviourist approach. Hope it's of some help
2006-11-30 09:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Biological approach would probably say that because an individual has a certain level of cortical arousal that they need a "stressor" such as dangerous sports in order to keep themselves stimulated. Alternatively it may be neuro chemical balances that inhibit anxiety and so the subject lacks fear.
Ooo - gotta go sorry
2006-11-30 18:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by charlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a moderate, calm, good natured, educated woman.... but I once witnessed a man beating a donkey over the head with a chain in Greece, let go of my Army officer husband's hand, and sprinted 100 yards before grabbing the chain and setting about the merciless pig with it. So yes, apparently I CAN be dangerous!
2016-05-23 05:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Smiley. Why do some people do dangerous sports? What are they motivations/pay-offs?
Could it be the challenge to overcome that appeals to them? Could it be the external validation (recognition, admiration, exhibitionism)? Could they be a little ADD (or AHDH)? Do they just love the rush, or could they be addicted to it? The thrill of cheating death? Could it be related to some post-traumatic stress? Could it be anxiety related? There are many more variables......
2006-11-30 10:24:05 · answer #4 · answered by pandora the cat 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I play rugby, and have done kick boxing in the past, (not exactly free falling but ya know) and i find the buzz, the adrenaline that you get flowing through you when you skip out the way of a rib breaking rugby tackle or when your head gets smacked and you get back up and smack them back, its the rush that flows through your body, 'tis one of the best feelings in the world.
2006-11-30 11:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by matt151091 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your first problem is the dichotomous approach to the problem. There is only one approach to this problem and that is biological. There is a behavior section in biology, you know.
2006-11-30 10:10:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋