Some people used to believe that the intelligence of a person was related to their head size.If there is no actual association between these variables, this would be an example of a(n):
A) coincidence.
B) personal probability.
C) confirmation bias.
D) illusory correlation.

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If there is no actual association between head size and intelligence, but people still believe in such an association, it is an example of an illusory correlation. An illusory correlation is a perceived relationship between two variables that does not actually exist.

Some People Used to Believe That the Intelligence of a Person