Sometimes people blow on dice when playing a board game to make sure they get the numbers they need to advance in the game. When people believe they can affect the dice by blowing on them they are experiencing the ____.
A)gambler's fallacy
B)illusory correlation
C)conjunction fallacy
D)illusion of control

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The illusion of control is the belief that one can influence outcomes that are actually determined by chance, such as believing blowing on dice can affect the roll. This is a common cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their ability to control events.

Sometimes People Blow on Dice When Playing a Board Game