Psychology

9 terms in Poker.

Bad beat

A painful loss after being strongly favored to win.

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Bluff

A bet or raise made while trying to make a better hand fold.

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Bluff catcher

A hand that mainly wins when an opponent is bluffing.

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Cooler

A strong hand that loses to an even stronger hand in a situation that is difficult to avoid.

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Hero call

A difficult call made with a modest hand because the player believes an opponent is bluffing.

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Hollywood

An exaggerated performance meant to influence how a decision is perceived.

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Snap-call

A call made almost immediately.

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Tank

To take an extended amount of time before making a decision.

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Tell

A behavior that may reveal information about a player's hand.

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