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. 2013 Jul;28(3):290–299. doi: 10.1016/j.cogdev.2013.04.001

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Fig. 2 — Risk and valence both influenced decisions, and individuals’ preferences for both were not associated (a) Individuals were significantly risk-averse overall (PropRisk_all < 0.5) as opposed to risk-neutral. Valence (ImpValence = PropRisk_gain − PropRisk_loss) also significantly influenced decisions, with more gambling for gains than losses. (b) Individuals’ preferences related to risk (PropRisk_all) and valence (ImpValence) were not associated. Error bars indicate standard error. ***p < 0.001.