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How do you think this illusory correlation came about?

The question is for a psychology collage class.

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An illusory correlation happens when we mistakenly over-emphasize one outcome and ignore the others. For example, let's say you visit New York City and someone cuts you off as you're boarding the subway train. Then, you go to a restaurant and the waiter is rude to you.

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