A Promise Made in Consideration of Marriage Need Not Be

question 73

True/False

A promise made in consideration of marriage need not be in writing under the Statute of Frauds.

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Definitions:

Illusory Correlation

The belief in a correlation between two factors even though such a connection does not truly exist.

Magical Thinking

The belief that one's thoughts, words, or actions can directly influence the physical world or the course of events in an irrational way.

First Instinct Fallacy

The mistaken belief that an individual's initial answer to a question is more likely to be correct than any answer they might change it to upon further consideration.

False Consensus Effect

The tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share one's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.