Which of the following is an example of the "seeing relationships that do not exist" bias in thinking described in the text?
A)Abby thinks she is an above-average dancer, an above-average singer, and an above-average student, even though everyone else thinks she is just average.
B)Tony underestimates the likelihood of bicycle accidents because he cannot easily recall one that happened recently.
C)Tim thinks that he must eat pizza right before class if he wants to do well on his exam.
D)Ziva's favorite basketball team loses a game; afterward, she explains that it was because they had so many injuries this season.

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Tim's belief that eating pizza right before class will improve his exam performance is an example of seeing a relationship (between eating pizza and exam success) that does not exist. There is no logical or evidence-based connection between these two events, illustrating the bias of perceiving connections or patterns where none actually exist.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the "Seeing