Which of the following summarizes the implication of research done by Xing and Sun on taking financial risks?
A. People who take risks are unhappy and are attempting to put themselves in a positive situation.
B. People who take risks are generally happier due to higher psychological resilience.
C. People who take risks do not experience more happiness unless the risk is high.
D. People who take risks can do so because of their stable life circumstances.
Ans: B
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