Which One of the Following Is an Example of Undergeneralization

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an example of undergeneralization? The concept in question is in italics.

• A)Fred thinks that spiders are insects.
• B)Ivan thinks that birds are not animals.
• C)Lenny thinks that "you" is a noun.
• D)Oscar thinks that "you" is not a noun.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Mental Sets

A tendency to solve problems using methods that have worked in the past rather than considering new approaches.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering problem-solving.

Intuitions

The ability to understand something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning.