One day Ethan had "a feeling" that he was going to get a phone call from a long-lost friend. That evening, an old high school classmate called, inviting him to attend a class reunion. Now Ethan is telling everyone that he is psychic. According to your textbook, which cognitive bias provides the best explanation for Ethan's belief?
A) the overestimation effect
B) the belief-bias effect
C) confirmation bias
D) the fallacy of positive instances

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fallacy of positive instances refers to the tendency to remember or notice coincidences or events that confirm our beliefs while ignoring those that do not. Ethan is focusing on the coincidence of his feeling and the call, ignoring other times he had similar feelings without any calls.

One Day Ethan Had "A Feeling" That He Was Going