Jeremy liked to gamble. He and his friends would travel several times a month to a local casino. If Jeremy could not find someone to travel with, he would go by himself. He noticed after a few months that he wagered more when he was with his friends than when he was alone. Jeremy's behavior is an example of ________.

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This is an example of risky shift, which refers to the tendency for groups to make riskier decisions than individuals. In this case, Jeremy's friends may have influenced him to take more risks than he would on his own.

Jeremy Liked to Gamble