APFIVE The Gambler's Fallacy
After losing several hands of poker, Elena becomes convinced that she’s “due for a win” and increases her bets significantly. She believes that her previous losses make a win more likely on the next hand. Which cognitive bias best explains Elena’s reasoning?
A
Overconfidence bias
B
Hindsight bias
C
Gambler’s fallacy
D
Confirmation bias
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