Concept information
Preferred term
illusion of control
Definition
- 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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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/illusion_of_control
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