Which of the Following Describes the Type of Illusory Correlation

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the type of illusory correlation that results from seeing two items as belonging together because they fit prior experiences?

• A) Paired distinctiveness
• B) Prior significance
• C) Associative meaning
• D) None of the above

---

Definitions:

Have Children

Refers to the act or process of birthing or adopting and raising offspring.

Horney's Neurotic Trends

Specific patterns of behavior and thought identified by Karen Horney that individuals might adopt as a way of coping with basic anxiety.

Theory Compare

A process of evaluating the similarities and differences between two or more theories to understand their unique contributions and limitations.

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach that examines mental traits such as memory, perception, and language from the perspective of human evolution and natural selection.