Distancing and risk perception

A recent line of research has demonstrated that the cognitive reappraisal strategy of emotion regulation plays an important role in shaping risk-related decisions and judgments. Yet, reappraisal is a general strategy that encompasses several tactics. One such tactic that has remained relatively unexplored is distancing. The present study seeks to advance this new line of research by examining how temporal distancing moderates the relationship between trait anger and anxiety on risk perception.