Cognitive Biases in Gaming?

[siripum]

I've read about cognitive biases affecting our daily decisions. How do these biases play out in the context of probability games? Any articles that delve into this intersection?

[anthonydrowow]

Cognitive biases are everywhere, and gaming is a perfect environment for them to thrive. Whether it’s confirmation bias, where we only notice the wins that support our beliefs, or illusion of control, where we think our actions influence random outcomes — they all distort our decision-making. The article https://www.uniindia.com/the-psychology ... 48381.html touches on several of these biases and how they impact play in subtle but powerful ways. What’s great is that it doesn’t just point them out — it gives you strategies to counteract them. For example, tracking outcomes and reviewing decisions after the fact can help spot patterns you didn’t realize were happening. Once you know where your blind spots are, it becomes easier to adjust. I’ve found it incredibly helpful for cleaning up my game and making smarter choices.

[archybows]

This is super helpful. I knew about things like confirmation bias, but I didn’t realize how much it impacts my decisions during games. Thanks so much for the thoughtful answer — and for recommending that article. I’m looking forward to learning more and hopefully correcting a few habits.