Which of the Following Thinking Errors Results from Going Past

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following thinking errors results from going past the data or exaggerating what a study has found to say so that the research implies more than the data support?

• A) Sweeping generalization
• B) Arguing from ignorance
• C) Hasty generalization
• D) Circular reasoning

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Definitions:

Masseter

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of solid foods.

Splenius Capitus

A muscle located in the back of the neck, responsible for head rotation and extension.

Zygomaticus Major

The zygomaticus major is a facial muscle that extends from the zygomatic bone to the corners of the mouth, primarily involved in smiling.

Orbicularis Oculi

A circular muscle that surrounds the eye, responsible for closing the eyelids and contributing to facial expressions such as blinking and winking.