When We Conclude What We Have Observed or What We

question 26

Multiple Choice

When we conclude what we have observed or what we know to be true for some cases is true for all cases, we have committed this error in reasoning.

• A)inaccurate observation
• B)overgeneralization
• C)resistance to change
• D)illogical reasoning

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