What do we mean by ‘high stakes’?

In this video class, Margaret defines what is meant by the term ‘high stakes’; and how it can impact on individual and collective behaviours and decision-making.

Key themes

  • What is a ‘High Stakes’ situation?
  • What causes the stakes to rise?
  • When the stakes rise our behaviours change

What do we mean by ‘high stakes’? (06:21)

NOTE: The Presentation Slides used in this video class are available for download via the ‘Materials’ tab at the top of the page.