Because Janet is particularly likely to notice when the phone rings while she is in the shower, she believes that there is a relationship between taking a shower and receiving a phone call. This perceived relationship BEST illustrates _____.

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An illusory correlation is the perception of a relationship between two variables that does not actually exist. In this case, Janet believes there is a relationship between taking a shower and receiving a phone call, but this may just be due to the fact that she is more likely to notice the phone ringing when she is in the shower.

Because Janet Is Particularly Likely to Notice When the Phone