Multiple Choice
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
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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