There is an illusory correlation between psychiatric hospital admissions and the full moon. To create this illusory correlation, which of the following experiences do we notice most?

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We notice the experience of a full moon and many psychiatric admissions the most because it confirms our belief in the correlation between the two. The absence of both a full moon and psychiatric admissions (option A) or the absence of both (option D) does not provide evidence for or against the correlation. Option B, where there are many psychiatric admissions but no full moon, may actually contradict our belief in the correlation, making it less noticeable.

There Is an Illusory Correlation Between Psychiatric Hospital Admissions and the Full