As discussed in the text, 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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The most common cognitive tendency among gamblers is to see losses as "near wins," which means they see their losing outcomes as being very close to winning outcomes. This perception gives them the illusion that they were very close to winning and that they should keep playing to get that win. This tendency is known as the "near-miss effect" and is heavily documented in gambling research.

As Discussed in the Text, There Are a Number of Cognitive