People are especially prone to "it can't be just coincidence" thinking because …
A) They are too good at judging probabilities
B) They misjudge the probabilities involved
C) They know that every event has a cause
D) Every event is unlikely

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People often misjudge the probabilities involved in coincidental events, leading them to believe that such events cannot be mere coincidences. This is a cognitive bias where individuals overestimate the significance or meaning of coincidences.

People Are Especially Prone to "It Can't Be Just Coincidence