Many young people without children perceive the prevalence of young children crying in public and think, "My future) kids would never behave so badly - I will be a much better parent than those other people!" This sort of thinking could best be seen as an example of which of the following?
A) Illusory correlations
B) Thin slicing
C) Motivated reasoning
D) Illusion of control

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This sort of thinking, where someone believes they will be better parents than others without any evidence, is an example of motivated reasoning. This is where someone's beliefs are motivated by a desire to achieve a particular outcome or to maintain their own self-esteem. It is not an example of illusory correlations, thin slicing, or the illusion of control.

Many Young People Without Children Perceive the Prevalence of Young