Even Though His Physician Has Told Him That There Is

Multiple Choice

Even though his physician has told him that there is not an association between weather conditions and arthritis pain, Neville is convinced that his arthritis will act up when barometric pressure changes. Neville's tendency to see a meaningful pattern even when it doesn't exist is called:

A) justification of effort.
B) mental set.
C) mindlessness.
D) stereotype threat.