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The Psychology of Daredevils

Dr Chua Sook Ning, Clinical Psychologist

10-Jan-17 15:00

The Psychology of Daredevils

With the recent news of a group of teenagers scaling the Ipoh signage perched on a hilltop at the entrance to the town among the latest in a series of daredevil stunts across the country, we find out from psychologist Dr Chua Sook Ning about what motivates individuals towards sensation-seeking and risk-taking behaviours.


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Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Live and Learn,  Ipoh,  extreme sports,  daredevil,  high wire,  stunts,  rooftoppers,  killfies,  extreme selfies


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