Reason why most people don't take large gambling risks uncovered by scientists
The brains of people who risk everything when gambling may be wired up differently to those of the naturally cautious, according to a study that appears to have discovered a neurological basis for reckless behaviour.
Reason why most people don't take large gambling risks uncovered by scientists
Television contestants who take large risks on programmes such as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? may have a brain defect which allows them to thrill audiences, scientists say.
Tue 9 Feb 10 from Telegraph.co.uk
Study shows why it's scary to lose money
An unusual study may explain why people are afraid to lose money when gambling - it's all to do with the brain's fear centre.
Mon 8 Feb 10 from ABC Science
Genetic disorder turns risk-averse into gamblers
The brains of people who risk everything when gambling may be wired up differently to those of the naturally cautious, according to a study that appears to have discovered a neurological basis ...
Mon 8 Feb 10 from The Independent
Neuroscientists discover brain area responsible for fear of losing money
Neuroscientists at the California Institute of Technology and their colleagues have tied the human aversion to losing money to a specific structure in the brain-the amygdala.
Mon 8 Feb 10 from PhysOrg
Study shows why it is so scary to lose money
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People are afraid to lose money and an unusual study released on Monday explains why -- the brain's fear center controls the response to a gamble.
Tue 9 Feb 10 from Reuters
Study shows why it is so scary to lose money, Mon 8 Feb 10 from Reuters
Scientists Pinpoint Area of Brain That Fears Losing Money
Researchers say they’ve pinpointed the area of the brain responsible for the fear of losing money, a finding that offers insight into human economic behavior.
Wed 10 Feb 10 from Health News
Study: Damage to Brain's Fear Center Makes People Riskier Gamblers
Whether your fear is panicked, like in a life-or-death situation, or ...
Tue 9 Feb 10 from Discover Magazine
Featured - Patients 'unafraid' to gamble highlight role of amygdala in decision-making
Two patients with rare lesions to the brain have provided direct of evidence of how we make decisions - and what makes us dislike the thought of losing money. Source: Wellcome Trust - Discipline: ...
Tue 9 Feb 10 from Labspaces.net
Brain defect can turn the cautious into high-risk gamblers
People who gamble recklessly for high stakes may have a brain defect that makes them more willing to take risks with money.
Tue 9 Feb 10 from Daily Mail
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