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Critique of the Lunar Effect Argument
A common argument for the moon's influence on human behavior is as follows: 'The moon's gravitational pull is strong enough to move entire oceans, creating tides. Since the human body is mostly water, it's logical that the moon also affects our behavior.' Evaluate the strength of this argument. In your response, explain the likely psychological reason this belief persists, even though large-scale studies have found no evidence for it.
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