An Illusory Correlation Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

An illusory correlation is

• A) a correlation that is positive at some times and negative at other times.
• B) an imagined or greatly exaggerated correlation.
• C) a correlation that has been increasing in strength over time.
• D) a correlation between a psychological variable and a physical variable.

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Definitions:

Mental Modules

Hypothetical structures in the brain, thought to be responsible for processing specific types of information inherent to human survival and social interaction.

Privileged Domains

Privileged domains are areas of knowledge for which the human mind is particularly well-equipped to learn and understand, such as language, spatial relations, and social interactions.

Naïve Psychology

An individual's natural understanding and interpretation of other people's behaviors and mental states.