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Lies I tell myself.

Authors :
Ayton, Peter
Source :
New Scientist. 07/15/2000, Vol. 167 Issue 2247, p45. 2/3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Discusses the author's observations of people at a dog track. Belief that people like to hear good news about themselves; Insight on the rationality of gambling without placing a bet; Discussion of the psychology behind gambling.

Subjects

Subjects :
*DOG racing
*GAMBLING & psychology
*GAMBLER psychology
*PSYCHOLOGY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
167
Issue :
2247
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
3464674

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