Trivia: “Beginner’s luck” is an example of what psychological concept?
Zero-sum thinking
Confirmation bias
Behavioral script
Psychic equivalence
Correct Answer: Confirmation bias
So why is this answer correct? : Whether playing a board game or engaging in some other pursuit involving chance, “beginner’s luck” is a formidable belief that those unfamiliar with a particular game are destined to best even the most experienced players. However, this is likely just a common case of confirmation bias, where people specifically remember when beginners win, thus confirming their belief, and disregard examples when beginner’s luck doesn’t hold up.