Brain Tricks That Help You Lose: Check

Six cognitive distortions that make negative-EV bets feel smart — use them as pause signals, not bet signals.

Assessment

LessonReasoning6 questions

Check

Get 5 of 6 correct to mark the lesson mastered.

1
Distortions sit in the Reasoning unit because:
Choices for question 1They are math formulasMath alone does not change behavior — distortions explain whyThey only affect quizzesWellness unit was full
2
Eight reds in a row → black is 'due.' Error:
Choices for question 2Hot handGambler's fallacyConfirmation biasValid statistics
3
4 of 5 parlay legs hit. Financial result:
Choices for question 3Partial winFull loss — near-miss feels like progressRefundBetter odds next time
4
"I'm hot right now" should signal you to:
Choices for question 4Bet biggerStop — feeling is distortion, not infoSwitch teamsAdd parlay legs
5
Doubling bet after loss to break even fails because:
Choices for question 5Books ban itEach bet is independent — doubles expected loss, not recoveryToo slowOnly works on parlays
6
Realistic goal after this lesson:
Choices for question 6Never feel distortions againName distortion, pause, act on math instead of urgeNever bet again automaticallyMemorize every distortion in literature