Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?
The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
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"We're hardwired to go for the guaranteed £50,000. That's because we feel losses more acutely than gains."
— Sarah Coles , Executive
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The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.
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