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Spurious correlations are often perceived because we unconsciously use __________ to reinforce our pre-conceived beliefs or stereotypes.

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Answer: selective attention

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Spurious relationship occurs when the variables are associated but aren't casually related.

Spurious correlations are often perceived because we unconsciously use selective attention to reinforce our pre-conceived beliefs or stereotypes. Selective attention in this case simply means that we focus on a particular object for a certain period of time in an environment and this can bring about spurious correlation.

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