Question

John's friend Rosika won a major lottery jackpot. Seeing this, John goes out and buys a bunch of lottery tickets despite struggling financially and even though he knows that millions don't win and that the odds of winning are infinitesimal. John's decision to buy the lottery tickets under these circumstances would best be explained by the

Answer 1

John's decision to buy the tickets could be explained by his influence of proximity.

Explanation:

John knows perhaps that he does not stand much chance to win a lottery nevertheless when his friend goes out and wins a lottery he would be inspired to buy a ticket.

John's decision to buy the lottery tickets under these circumstances would best be explained by the influence his proximity with his friend has on him.

He would think that he is compelled to try as his friend has won the lottery but it would only be an emotional way of dealing with things as there is no way that would affect his chances to win realistically.