There are a number of cognitive tendencies found among gamblers that have the effect of encouraging these people to keep gambling. One of the MOST common is the tendency to see losses as ____.
A)"near wins" (not losses at all)
B)"par for the course" (as a certain number of losses are expected)
C)"practice runs" (helping to improve technique in the long term)
D)"not their fault" (special exceptions due to circumstances)

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Gamblers often perceive losses as "near wins," which psychologically minimizes the feeling of loss and encourages continued gambling, as they believe they are close to winning.

There Are a Number of Cognitive Tendencies Found Among Gamblers