Describe what is meant by "illusory correlations." What are some of the influences that can increase or reduce this tendency? What are some of the consequences for social interactions?

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The Answer is a. Imagined correlation or relationship between two variables.
b. Increased by associative meaning prior expectations), co-occurrence, and paired distinctiveness shared unusual feature).
c. Increased when distinctive variables are negative, when people aroused or under cognitive load.
d. Implications for stereotyping - illusory correlations between negative behaviors and stereotypes can reinforce negative views.

Describe What Is Meant by "Illusory Correlations