Although Soren once scored 37 points during a single high school basketball game,he was subsequently unable to beat or match this record no matter how hard he tried.His experience may be at least partially explained in terms of
A) an illusion of control.
B) regression toward the mean.
C) illusory correlation.
D) the standard deviation.

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Regression toward the mean suggests that extreme or unusual scores or events are likely to be followed by more typical scores or events. In this case, Soren's initial score of 37 points may have been an outlier or extremely good performance, and therefore, his subsequent inability to match or beat it is a result of returning to his usual level of performance.

Although Soren Once Scored 37 Points During a Single High