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Superstitious Behavior

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

This refers to a behavior that is linked to a particular outcome based on the belief in cause and effect, despite there being no logical or scientific connection between them.

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