Despite the fact that scientific research has found no support

or basis for the belief in the "hot hand" in baseball, basketball, or golf, the idea still persists among athletes, sports commentators, and fans. This is a classic example of
A) belief perseverance.
B) gullibility.
C) the hindsight bias.
D) scientific illiteracy.


Answer: A

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