The Illusion That Uncontrollable Events Are Correlated with Our Actions

question 142

Multiple Choice

The illusion that uncontrollable events are correlated with our actions is facilitated by a statistical phenomenon known as

• A)regression toward the mean.
• B)the correlation coefficient.
• C)the central tendency.
• D)the standard deviation.

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Definitions:

Amplitude

A measure of the intensity or strength of a wave signal, depicted as the height of the wave from its equilibrium.

Complexity

A characteristic of a system or model that has multiple components which interact in varied and intricate ways.

Saccades

Rapid and simultaneous movements of the eye that adjust the focus of gaze from one point to another.

Poorly Illuminated Scenes

Visual environments that are not sufficiently lit, often making perception and navigation difficult.