Looking at the previous rounds, I notice my opponent has played scissors in rounds 2 and 4, then switched to paper in round 5. There appears to be a possible pattern of alternating between scissors and paper in recent rounds. If this pattern continues, my opponent may play scissors this round, which would be beaten by rock. However, since I've played rock twice in a row (rounds 4 and 5), and lost with rock in the last round, my opponent might anticipate me switching away from rock. I'll choose paper to counter a potential rock play from my opponent who might think I'm avoiding rock after my recent loss.