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An individual is offered a choice between two options: Option A is a guaranteed payment of $500. Option B is a lottery ticket with a 50% chance of winning $1,000 and a 50% chance of winning $0. The individual states that they are equally happy with either Option A or Option B. Based on this information, how would you describe this individual's attitude toward risk?
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