At a casino in Monaco, after the roulette ball landed on black 26 times in a row, players began placing increasingly large bets on red, believing it was "due" to appear. They lost millions as the streak extended to black appearing 15 more times. This illustrates how the gambler's fallacy causes people to misinterpret randomness and make decisions based on the false belief that independent events somehow balance out.
Cognitive Bias Flashcards
Test and improve your knowledge of cognitive biases with our interactive flashcards. Select a category or shuffle through all biases to enhance your understanding.
About Cognitive Bias Flashcards
Flashcards are an effective way to learn cognitive biases. The simple format helps you memorize each bias and its definition, building a mental library of these thinking patterns.
Just 5-10 minutes of flashcard practice daily can dramatically improve your ability to spot biases in real-world situations and make more objective decisions.
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