Someone tells you that if you say "abracadabra" every morning you will stay healthy. You say it daily, and, sure enough, you stay healthy. You conclude that saying this magic word really does ensure health. What error in thinking have you made?

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The individual has made the error of premature commitment to one hypothesis. They have concluded that saying "abracadabra" ensures health based on a single instance of success without considering other potential factors that may have contributed to their health. This kind of conclusion without careful consideration of all possibilities is a classic error of premature commitment.

Someone Tells You That If You Say "Abracadabra" Every Morning