Jameel has won the last eight rounds of poker. He believes his winning shows that he is in control of the game. Mikeal has lost the same number of rounds, and he believes he doesn’t have much control in this situation. The attitudes of Jameel and
Mikeal demonstrate that the illusion of control is strengthened by
a. choice.
b. a sequence of positive outcomes.
c. magical thinking.
d. tempting fate.
Answer: B
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