Study shows why it is so scary to lose money
Monday, February 8, 2010 - 16:21
in Psychology & Sociology
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.
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