Risky Business Game Show

Welcome to "Risky Business," the game where contestants take risks for a mystery prize. Hosted by Will Baywontbay, today's competitors are:

• Imani, 21 years old
• Johann, 16 years old
• Rachel, 12 years old

Challenge 1: The Spicy Cookie Test

• Contestants must eat a cookie, two of which are sugar cookies, but one contains ghost peppers.
• Age and Risk: Adolescents, like Johann and Rachel, are inclined to take risks due to ongoing brain development and limited past failure experiences. Younger adolescents (like Rachel) may hesitate less with uncertain rewards.

Challenge 2: Swimming in Honey

• A $100 prize box awaits contestants at the end of a swimming pool filled with honey.
• Attractiveness of New Experiences:
  • Adolescents are likely to engage in novel experiences due to high reward sensitivity, especially Johann.
  • Imani, with greater life experience, may weigh potential negative outcomes more heavily, especially in anxious scenarios.
• Outcome: Johann and Rachel dive in, while Imani refrains.

Challenge 3: The Poison Ivy Balance Beam

• Contestants must cross a balance beam over a pit of poison ivy. Schoolmates are present, adding a social dimension.
• Peer Influence: Adolescents seek peer acceptance, often taking risks to gain approval. This is potent for Johann, who is in the age range where emotional influence outweighs cognitive control, especially under peer observation.

Additional Notes

• The competitive element includes confronting risky situations, influenced by age-related psychological factors.
• An unexpected dilemma: there's a bear in the honey pool, creating an unforeseen challenge.

The show explores how age influences decision-making and risk tolerance, with a focus on adolescent behavior in risky scenarios.