Which of the Following Is an Example of an Illusory

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an illusory correlation?

• A) Bystanders are less likely to help someone in need if there are other bystanders present.
• B) Crimes and mental disturbances seem more common during a full moon than at other times.
• C) Women are more likely than men to attempt suicide, but men are more likely to succeed.
• D) The average capacity of short-term memory is around seven items.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality responsible for dealing with reality, mediating between the desires of the id and the morals of the superego.

Self

Refers to the individual's awareness of their own identity, traits, feelings, and behaviors, central to various psychological theories and self-concept development.

Relationship

A connection or association between people, objects, or concepts, characterized by mutual interactions and influences.

Sexual Minorities

Individuals whose sexual orientation, identity, or practices differ from the majority of the surrounding society, including but not limited to, LGBT+ communities.