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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Christopher's belief that he can control the outcome of a random event like roulette is an example of illusion of control. This refers to the tendency for people to overestimate their ability to control or influence events that are largely determined by chance or outside factors.

Even Though Christopher Has Lost a Great Deal of Money