The idea that chance events are subject to our influence describes

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The concept of illusion of control refers to the belief that we can control outcomes that are actually determined by chance. Therefore, option B is the best choice. A is incorrect because illusory correlation refers to the perception of a relationship between two variables that in reality do not have a relationship. C and D are incorrect because they refer to different cognitive heuristics, which are mental shortcuts that can lead to errors in judgment, but are not specific to the idea of control over chance events.

The Idea That Chance Events Are Subject to Our Influence