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illusion of control  

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  • Definition 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. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Illusion of Control]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-TZV0BLN3-3

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