Wanda, who is constantly ill, remembers herself as a sickly child. She recalls she was at home with a cold at least six or seven times a year. However, if we were able to go back in time and see for ourselves, we would probably find that ____.
A)Wanda was not sick that often
B)Wanda was probably sick even more often
C)Wanda was not sick that often, but when she WAS sick, her symptoms were severe
D)Wanda was probably sick even more often, and was probably far more ill

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This is an example of the phenomenon known as "illusory correlation," where individuals may remember events occurring together more often than they actually do, leading to exaggerated memories, such as thinking one was sick more often than was actually the case.

Wanda, Who Is Constantly Ill, Remembers Herself as a Sickly