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


Answer: A

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