An Example of an Illusory Correlation Would Be ____

question 99

Multiple Choice

An example of an illusory correlation would be ____.

• A) seeing a group of rowdy Chinese teens and believing their behavior is typical of Chinese people
• B) believing that bad events are less likely to happen to you because of previous experience
• C) identifying with an inappropriate reference group by which you compare yourself
• D) making internal attributions for the successes of an outgroup member

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Definitions:

Deductive Thinking

A logical process where a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

Identify

To recognize or establish the identity or nature of someone or something.

Olive

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Apple

denotes a widely consumed fruit from the apple tree (Malus domestica), known for its sweet taste and nutritious benefits.