The tendency to perceive meaningful patterns in random sequences of outcomes often leads us to underestimate the extent to which outcomes result from
A) a placebo effect.
B) psychic powers.
C) hidden values.
D) chance.

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The tendency to perceive meaningful patterns in random sequences is known as illusory correlation or "seeing patterns where none exist." This often leads us to underestimate the extent to which outcomes are simply due to chance. Choices A, B, and C do not accurately describe the phenomenon of illusory correlation.

The Tendency to Perceive Meaningful Patterns in Random Sequences of Outcomes