People not only find confirmation for what they expect to see but also tend to overestimate how often they are right. This is referred to as ____.
A)intervention
B)the illusory correlation
C)the self-fulfilling prophecy
D)misattribution

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The illusory correlation refers to the phenomenon where people perceive a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship exists. This often occurs because individuals tend to notice and remember instances that fit their expectations, leading to overestimation of how often their expectations are met.

People Not Only Find Confirmation for What They Expect to See