Which of the Following Is True Regarding Counterfactual Thinking

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding counterfactual thinking?

• A) The erroneous belief that one is at a higher risk of homicide than heart disease is due to counterfactual thinking.
• B) Counterfactual thinking explains reactions to "wrong place at the wrong time" stories.
• C) Counterfactual thinking explains the "hot in hand" phenomena.
• D) The erroneous belief that one is more likely to succeed than others is due to counterfactual thinking.

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