Shaun is gambling and is told that there is a 70% chance that he will win the bet.Kevin is also gambling and is told that there is a 30% probability that he will lose the bet.Stuart is gambling and he has been told that he has a 50% chance that he will lose the bet.Based on the research by De Martino described in Module 14,which person is most likely to gamble more?
A) Shaun
B) Kevin
C) Stuart
D) it is impossible to predict based on the information presented

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According to De Martino's research, individuals with higher levels of dopamine activity in the brain are more likely to take risks and gamble. Winning a bet increases dopamine activity in the brain, while losing decreases it. Since Shaun has the highest probability of winning (70%), he is more likely to experience a surge in dopamine activity and therefore more likely to gamble more.

Shaun Is Gambling and Is Told That There Is a 70