Marcus has been playing online roulette games regularly. He believes that if he spins the wheel with a specific rhythm, he can influence where the ball lands. He also claims that after a long run of red numbers, black is 'guaranteed' to come up next. Even though he has lost thousands of pounds, he describes his experiences by talking enthusiastically about his 'almost wins' where the ball landed right next to his chosen number, while ignoring his complete losses.
Discuss cognitive distortions as an explanation for gambling addiction. Refer to Marcus in your answer.
16 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Explanations for gambling addiction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.