Gerard Yoder Believes That Every Time He Picks Up His

question 103

Multiple Choice

Gerard Yoder believes that every time he picks up his daughter, Penny, from school, it brings him good luck. The last time he picked her up from school, he won a lottery ticket. Today, after he received her from school, he reached his office and found out that he has been promoted. Which of the following concepts best describes Yoder's belief?

• A) affect intensity
• B) illusory superiority
• C) bandwagon effect
• D) positive bias
• E) illusory correlation

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Experience

The knowledge or practical wisdom gained from what one has observed, encountered, or undergone.

Relationships

Connections or bonds between people, which may be emotional, social, professional, or familial in nature.

Domain

An area of knowledge, activity, or interest; the specific territory or sphere of influence.

Discipline

A branch of knowledge, typically one studied in higher education, or the practice of training people to obey rules and standards of behavior.