17 things that people driven to do risky things have in common

Greg Epperson/Shutterstock Many people are driven to do things that excite them, no matter how risky or terrifying those activities might seem to others. If you heard about a chance to ski down a steep backcountry slope, would you jump on that opportunity? Does wandering through an unknown city where you don't speak the language sound fun? Do you get restless or bored doing the same thing day after day? Then you may score highly on measures of a personality trait that psychologists call "sensa...