The Tendency to Perceive Meaningful Patterns in Random Sequences of Outcomes

question 295

Multiple Choice

The tendency to perceive meaningful patterns in random sequences of outcomes often leads us to underestimate the extent to which outcomes result from

• A) curious skepticism.
• B) psychic powers.
• C) hidden values.
• D) chance.

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