Which One of These Is the Best Example of Overgeneralization

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which one of these is the best example of overgeneralization?

• A)Uri times himself when he swims laps because he wants to improve his speed.
• B)Russ takes his teddy bear out for a walk because he has heard that pets need exercise.
• C)Yolanda thinks she should not go to medical school because she wants to have children and, "You can't be a mom and a doctor, too."
• D)Barbara wants to take four science classes her first semester in college because she intends to major in science.

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Definitions:

Mechanisms

The structural or functional parts of a system that bring about a particular outcome or effect.

Protein Pumps

Membrane proteins that use energy to transport ions or molecules across cell membranes.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, an organic compound that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells, such as muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates surrounding cells, providing structural and biochemical support.