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Edgework; Berger, "the developing person" seventh edition chapter 17 "Occupation or recreational activities that involve a degree of risk or danger. The prospect of "living on the edge" makes edgwork compelling to some individuals." Living on the edge by skillfully managing stress and fear to obtain a goal. Behavior outside of social norm- usually by males as testosterone and the different maturation of brain development of males from females may lead to more males participating in extreme sports, dangerous actions or occupations than females. Due to delay discounting (the tendency to under-value, or downright ignore, future consequences and rewards in favor of more immediate gratification)young adults are more prevalent participators than older adults. Many young adults seem to admire those who participate in extreme sports such as skateboarding,motocross, etc. The power of social norms (the standards of behavior within a given society or culture based more on how people should behave than on how they actally behave) might reduce risk taking in young adults.