Gene believes he is much more likely to win the state lottery if he chooses the numbers than if the numbers are randomly generated by a computer program.Gene's belief best illustrates
A) regression toward the mean.
B) an independent variable.
C) an illusion of control.
D) a scatterplot.

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Gene's belief that he has more control over the outcome of the lottery by choosing his own numbers is an example of an illusion of control, a cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their ability to control external events. It has been shown through research that the odds of winning the lottery are not influenced by the method of number selection, indicating that Gene's belief is not based in reality.

Gene Believes He Is Much More Likely to Win the State