You don't know very many people with visible tattoos, but you happen to observe that when fights break out, they seem to involve people with tattoos. You draw the conclusion that there must be an association between having tattoos and being prone to aggression. This conclusion reflects a(n)

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The conclusion reflects an illusory correlation, which involves perceiving a relationship where none exists or is weaker than assumed. In this case, the limited and biased observation of tattooed people and fighting creates a false link between the two variables.

You Don't Know Very Many People with Visible Tattoos, but You