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 behaviour is an example of ________.

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Risky shift is a phenomenon where individuals engage in more risky behaviour when they are in a group than when they are alone. In this scenario, Jeremy wagers more money when he is with his friends, which is an example of the risky shift. The other options (B) decision polarisation, (C) social loafing, and (D) capitalisation do not fit the description of Jeremy's behaviour.

Jeremy Liked to Gamble