Even though Christopher has lost a great deal of money gambling,he continues to place bets at the roulette table because he believes that he can predict the winning number.Christopher's perception that he can control events that are uncontrollable is known as:

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The perception that one can control uncontrollable events is known as the illusion of control. Christopher believes that he can predict the winning number despite the fact that the outcome is determined randomly. This is a classic example of the illusion of control.

Even Though Christopher Has Lost a Great Deal of Money