The Term "Illusory Covariation" Refers to an Error in Which

question 28

Multiple Choice

The term "illusory covariation" refers to an error in which

• A) participants perceive an event as occurring far more often than it actually does.
• B) participants perceive two variables as being somehow linked to each other when in fact they are not.
• C) participants draw a conclusion on the basis of a biased or small sample of evidence.
• D) participants refuse to change their minds even though the available evidence clearly challenges their belief.

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