The illusion that uncontrollable events are correlated with our actions is facilitated by a phenomenon known as

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The phenomenon of regression toward the mean can create the illusion of a correlation between our actions and uncontrollable events. This occurs because extreme values (such as exceptionally good or bad outcomes) are likely to be followed by values that are closer to the average, regardless of any actions taken. As a result, we may perceive a causal relationship between our actions and the subsequent change in outcome, when in fact it is just a natural statistical phenomenon. Option B (correlation coefficient), C (central tendency), and D (standard deviation) do not directly relate to this phenomenon.

The Illusion That Uncontrollable Events Are Correlated with Our Actions