The so-called "gambler's fallacy" refers to the ____.
A)(false)belief that chance events are affected by previous events, and that chance events will "even out" across a relatively short period of time
B)(false)belief that one is far more skilled or gifted than are others
C)(false)belief that one can control or change situations that are completely (or almost completely)due to chance
D)tendency to compare oneself to people who are far, far worse off in order to feel better about oneself

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The gambler's fallacy is the incorrect belief that if something happens more frequently than normal during a given period, it will happen less frequently in the future, or vice versa, especially in the context of random, independent events, like roulette spins or dice rolls.

The So-Called "Gambler's Fallacy" Refers to the ____