Which of the following would be the best example of the "hot hand" phenomenon discussed in your textbook chapter?

A) Pamela, taking an exam in her psychology class, finds that "C" is the right answer to 12 consecutive questions.
B) Marcia, driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco, does not see a single police officer on the road for over 200 miles.
C) Lincoln, playing baseball for his little league team, goes three consecutive innings at 2nd base without having a single ball hit to him.
D) Stephanie, sitting at a blackjack table in Las Vegas, wins 8 consecutive rounds of the game and triples her money in under 20 minutes.


Answer: D

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