I

Illusory correlation

Phenomenon of perceiving a relationship between variables even when no such relationship exists

In psychology, illusory correlation is the phenomenon of perceiving a relationship between variables (typically people, events, or behaviors) even when no such relationship exists. A false association may be formed because rare or novel occurrences are more salient and therefore tend to capture one's attention.

Nº Q474900 ★

Common · History

Illusory correlation

Phenomenon of perceiving a relationship between variables even when no such relationship exists

In psychology, illusory correlation is the phenomenon of perceiving a relationship between variables (typically people, events, or behaviors) even when no such relationship exists. A false association may be formed because rare or novel occurrences are more salient and therefore tend to capture one's attention.

From Wikipedia

In psychology, illusory correlation is the phenomenon of perceiving a relationship between variables (typically people, events, or behaviors) even when no such relationship exists. A false association may be formed because rare or novel occurrences are more salient and therefore tend to capture one's attention. This phenomenon is one way stereotypes form and endure. Hamilton & Rose (1980) found that stereotypes can lead people to expect certain groups and traits to fit together, and then to overestimate the frequency of such co-occurrences. These stereotypes can be learned and perpetuated without any actual contact occurring between the holder of the stereotype and the group it is about.

Text: Wikipédia, CC BY-SA 4.0. ·

Related cards

Open

…

Confirmation