The tendency for people to overestimate the link between variables that are related only slightly or not at all is known as the ____.
A)conjunction fallacy
B)illusory correlation
C)representativeness heuristic
D)base rate fallacy

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Illusory correlation refers to the cognitive bias where people perceive a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship exists or it is much weaker than assumed. This can lead to incorrect assumptions and stereotypes.

The Tendency for People to Overestimate the Link Between Variables