Question

Akira dreamed that a handsome young man she had met the previous day asked her for a date. When he actually did call for a date several days later, Akira concluded that dreams accurately predict future events. Her belief best illustrates _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

an illusory correlation.

Explanation:

Illusory correlation is the notion of two objects being connected and having no relation at all. It is evident from the example we tend to make the idea that some people are doing certain things because of their ethnicity or race, here illusory correlation is related to racism. These are superstitions, stereotypes, and prejudices, some examples of illusory correlation.