The illusion of control, superstitious belief, and optimism

Current Psychology

Volumn 22, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 306-315

  Rudski, Jeffrey ^a  

^a MUHLENBERG COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 4644245678     PISSN: 10461310     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12144-004-1036-8     Document Type: Article

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