Season 1 · Episode 134
The Hot Hand Phenomenon: Is the Streak Real?
Mental Minute · Hassen, Zsolt, & NotebookLM
August 5, 202511m 35s
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Show Notes
The Hot Hand Phenomenon is the belief that success increases the likelihood of future success—like a basketball player on a scoring streak. This episode explores the psychology, statistics, and controversy behind the idea. Is it real momentum or an illusion of pattern? Learn what science says about staying "hot."
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