Why Do Many People Continue to Believe in Illusory Correlations?​

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why do many people continue to believe in illusory correlations?​

• A)People remember only the most recent events and forget the earlier events.
• B)​People pretend to believe things they don't really believe.
• C)​People remember the events that fit their expectations.
• D)​People make errors in their mathematical calculations.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, interpret, prefer, and remember information that corroborates an individual's already existing beliefs or assumptions.

Problem Identification

The process of recognizing and defining an issue that impedes the achievement of a goal.

Too Much Information

A situation where an individual is overwhelmed by an excessive amount of data or facts, making it difficult to make decisions.

Information Overload

A condition where an individual or organizational capacity to process information is exceeded, leading to difficulty in understanding or making decisions.