According to Wegner and Wheatley (1999) people have an illusory belief in free will. Which of the following is not one of the three factors that helps create that illusion?
a. the thought of the intent to act is perceived as one’s own
b. there are no other apparent causes
c. the thought of the action occurs prior to it
d. the thought of acting corresponds with the action
Answer: a. the thought of the intent to act is perceived as one’s own
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