For Gamblers, Seeing Luck as a Trait, Incorrect Beliefs About

question 447

Multiple Choice

For gamblers, seeing luck as a trait, incorrect beliefs about randomness, and putting too much faith in intuition are

• A)cognitive distortions that create an "illusion of control."
• B)the characteristics of a successful professional gambler.
• C)elements of the tension-release method that block rational thought.
• D)aspects of vicarious desensitization that lead to a gambling addiction.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Optimism

A general expectation that good things will happen, characterized by a stable tendency to believe that the future will bring positive outcomes.

Coping

The process of managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, and seeking to master, minimize, or tolerate stress or conflict.

Traumatic Events

Incidents that cause severe psychological distress and can lead to lasting mental health issues.