Mike pitched a great game on Saturday, and he believes that it is because he wore his lucky socks. He has now decided that he will wear these socks for every game of the season because he believes that they will make him lucky. This belief is based on _____.
A)superstition
B)rationalism
C)authority
D)science

Question

Mike pitched a great game on Saturday, and he believes that it is because he wore his lucky socks. He has now decided that he will wear these socks for every game of the season because he believes that they will make him lucky. This belief is based on _____.​
A)superstition
B)rationalism
C)authority
D)science

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mike's belief in the lucky socks is based on superstition, which is the belief in supernatural causality. There is no scientific evidence that the socks actually bring luck, and he is not relying on authority (such as a coach or expert) or rationalism (using logical reasoning and evidence).

Mike Pitched a Great Game on Saturday, and He Believes