Alisa wishes to take a nap after doing her household chores.As soon as she lies down to rest,her neighbor shows up at her door.She remarks that her neighbor visits her whenever she tries to take a nap.She ignores the fact that this is merely a coincidence.In the context of social thinking,this scenario illustrates:

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This scenario illustrates an illusory correlation, as Alisa perceives a correlation between her neighbor's visits and her attempted naps, even though it is likely just a coincidence.

Alisa Wishes to Take a Nap After Doing Her Household