Making causal connections or correlations between two events not based on logic or evidence, but primarily based on superstition. Magical thinking often causes one to experience irrational fear of performing certain acts or having certain thoughts because they assume a correlation with their acts and threatening calamities.
Examples:
- Mr. Governor issues a proclamation for the people of his state to pray for rain. Several months later, it rains. Praise the gods!
Synonyms: superstitious thinking