Which of the Following Arguments Commits the Fallacy of Composition

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments commits the fallacy of composition?

• A)Doctor Who is an exciting show, so the first five minutes of it will be exciting.
• B)The chocolate chips were made by Hershey, so the chocolate chip cookie was made by Hershey.
• C)The state of Virginia has bears, so the city of Richmond has bears.
• D)Sally Smith is smart, so everyone at her school is smart.
• E)The first arrow broke off in the target, so the whole quiver of arrows is probably flimsy.

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Definitions:

Paraphrase

Verbal summary of the key ideas of your partner’s message that helps you check the accuracy of your understanding.

Polarization

The process or phenomenon by which opinions, attitudes, or behaviors become more extreme or divided among members of a group or society.

Static Evaluation

The tendency to view people or situations as unchanging, ignoring the dynamic nature of reality.

Bypassing

refers to a communication problem where the same words or phrases are interpreted differently by different people, leading to misunderstandings and a breakdown in communication.