Which of the following is a cognitive bias that can interfere with our ability to consider evidence appropriately because we perceive a relationship when none exists?
A)illusory correlation
B)covariation
C)spurious relationship
D)perceptual set

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Illusory correlation is the cognitive bias where people tend to perceive a relationship between two variables, even when there is none. It often results from over-reliance on our predisposed beliefs, stereotypes, or expectations about the relationship between the variables, rather than objective evidence.

Which of the Following Is a Cognitive Bias That Can