John Regularly Gambles on the Weekends, Often Finding Himself Spending

John regularly gambles on the weekends, often finding himself spending more money than he is making. When asked about it, he starts to relate how he always had problems resisting temptation to gamble on things, even when he was a kid. What kind of behavior is John engaging in?

A) passing
B) covering
C) stigma
D) retrospective interpretations