The Main Reason for the Persistence of Many Illusory Correlations

Multiple Choice

The main reason for the persistence of many illusory correlations is the fact that

A) many experimenters are not careful when calculating correlation coefficients or use the wrong statistical techniques.
B) many variables that were strongly correlated in the past have ceased to be correlated.
C) people intentionally deceive others for their own gain.
D) people's selectively remember facts that support their expectations.