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The term “illusory correlation” refers to the concept of relating two variables even when they are not related. Illusory Correlation: Relationship Perceptions Sometimes a perception can be formed that there is a relationship between events, actions and behaviors when, in fact, no relationship exists. Some examples of illusory correlation include: A man holds the belief that […]

The term “illusion” refers to something that is intended to deceive the senses or mislead perception. Illusions: A Way to Trick the Eye Some examples of illusions are: Optical Illusions M.C. Escher’s artwork that is created to visually challenge the audience A magician who cuts in half a box that has a person inside without […]

Writing good college papers or essays does not have to be a lonesome task; in fact, many universities offer a plethora of resources geared toward helping students write papers at the college level. Many students will go through their entire college careers without once consulting the writing resources of their universities. This is a big […]

Ignorance, or lack of knowledge, is usually not viewed as a good thing. However, there may be certain situations where you are happier not knowing the truth. There is an expression to describe these situations: Ignorance is bliss. Times When Ignorance Can Be Bliss Here are some examples: A person who usually watches what she […]

Simply defined, a research report is an account of the observations or study conducted by the reporter (the researcher). Thus, it seems that a report can be done by almost anybody who can present his record of observations. However, there Perhaps the most demanding piece of writing an academic writer can undertake, those who decide […]

A fallacy is a mistake in belief based on an unsound argument; so, an ignorance fallacy, or Appeal to Ignorance occurs when a person mistakenly believes something to be true that is not, because he or she does not know enough about the subject, or ha not bee given enough evidence, to know otherwise. For example, an […]

Ignorance is defined as a lack of knowledge or training. A lack of awareness or a commonly held belief that is later found to be in error can also be perceived as ignorance. Ignorance: Lack of Facts or Awareness Here are some examples of ignorance: The ancient belief that the world was flat was based on […]

Examples of Idioms About Time Idioms are word combinations that have a different meaning than the literal meanings of each word or phrase. Kids can enjoy using fun and creative idioms to express their thoughts in an entertaining way. We have a huge list of examples below. Everyday Idioms A grey area – Something unclear A […]

Without a doubt, the Internet has solidified its status as a commercial powerhouse. Despite its origins as a means of exchanging scientific information between universities, the Internet has blossomed into an unlimited commercial landscape, where anything from automobiles to earphones can be purchased with just a few clicks of a mouse. Billions upon billions of […]

Love is in the air! Can you feel it? Of everything we experience in life, one thing holds true: love conquers all. Given its pervasive nature, an entire library of idioms has sprouted around this crazy little thing called love. Idioms are a fantastic way to take an ordinary idea or expression and paint it with a […]