Because Tim is likely to notice when it rains after he washes his car, he believes there is a relationship between washing his car and the occurrence of rain. This perceived relationship BEST illustrates which of the following?

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The perceived relationship between washing the car and rain is an example of an illusory correlation, which is a perceived relationship that does not actually exist. Tim is likely to pay more attention to when it rains after he washes his car, which reinforces his belief in the relationship. This is a cognitive bias in which a person sees patterns or connections between events that are actually unrelated.

Because Tim Is Likely to Notice When It Rains After