Lynne is an optimistic individual and decides to go out one night to the casino to play some blackjack.Given her optimism,Lynne is most likely to
A)win a bit of money,and then realistically quit while she is ahead.
B)gamble away the money she had allotted herself,and then stop playing.
C)persist in gambling her money,even when her losses are piling up.
D)blame the dealer for her misfortunes and reward herself for her successes.

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Optimism can lead individuals to persist in activities, even in the face of losses, because they believe that their fortunes will eventually turn for the better. This can result in continuing to gamble even as losses accumulate.

Lynne Is an Optimistic Individual and Decides to Go Out