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:

Personal Uniqueness

The concept that each individual has their own unique set of characteristics, opinions, and experiences.

Personal Fable

A belief held by adolescents that they are unique and invincible, leading to a sense of personal uniqueness and invulnerability.

Hypothetical-deductive Reasoning

A method of problem-solving or decision-making that involves forming hypotheses and deducing their implications to see which best fits the evidence.

Cognitive Ability

Refers to the capacity of an individual to perform mental processes such as reasoning, problem-solving, and learning.