near miss
2 patterns tagged with this topic.
P1High
Variable-ratio reward / near-miss
Slot-machine-like reinforcement and 'almost won' framing drive repeated attempts.
Psychological / reinforcementEvidence: StrongGameplay & business
P8Medium
Optimism & frequency bias
Framing that inflates perceived chances of winning — emphasising wins and near-misses, downplaying losses — to exploit optimism and frequency illusions.
Psychological / reinforcementEvidence: EmergingServes business