The So-Called Illusory Correlation Can MOST Directly Help Explain ____

question 14

Multiple Choice

The so-called illusory correlation can MOST directly help explain ____.

• A)why people tend to think that they are 'better than average' on most traits and abilities
• B)why people tend to overestimate the degree to which members of minority groups engage in criminal behaviours
• C)why people tend to continue to gamble even when they have hit an 'unlucky streak'
• D)why people tend to assume that it is more common for people to die from plane crashes than from lung cancer

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Definitions:

Shy Students

Refers to individuals in a learning environment who experience anxiety or discomfort in social situations, making them less likely to participate in class discussions or activities.

Anxious

A state of worry or unease, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Communication

The process of transmitting information, ideas, emotions, skills, and knowledge from one entity or individual to another.

Sound

Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear.