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  1. May 24, 2024 · The illusion of control is a tendency to overestimate how much control you have over the outcome of uncontrollable events. This type of thinking is thought to play a role in superstitions, gambling behavior, and paranormal beliefs.

  2. The illusion of control is the tendency for people to overestimate their ability to control events, for example, when someone feels a sense of control over outcomes that they demonstrably do not influence.

  3. The illusion of control is a mental bias leading people to overestimate the control they have over the outcome of events. Even when the outcome of situations is...

  4. The illusion of control is the tendency for people to believe that they have more control over things than they really do. This leads us to overestimate our odds of succeeding or getting a positive outcome, and to invent explanations linking our behavior to some result.

  5. Apr 24, 2024 · The illusion of control refers to humans' tendency to overestimate our behavior's influence over uncontrollable circumstances. It's a common phenomenon, and evidence suggests that the individuals trying to obtain the outcome contribute to cultivating the illusion.

  6. The illusion of control (also known as illusory control) refers to the tendency for people to exaggerate their ability to produce a desired outcome. Even when it comes to controlling random events, people believe they have control.

  7. Jul 18, 2018 · Illusions of control represent one of several “positive illusions” documented in psychological research. Such illusions might be positive if they prompt people to take confident action and...