The gambler's fallacy is the mistaken belief that ________.

A. slot machines are a worse bet than roulette
B. a person will lose the card game if he or she shows the cards first
C. your odds of winning increase as you continue to play
D. a past event has an impact on a current random event


Answer: D

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