Suppose Someone Says, "Everyone Knows That There Is Safety in Numbers

question 17

Multiple Choice

Suppose someone says, "Everyone knows that there is safety in numbers, so a person is more likely to be helped when there are more people around to help." A person saying this is using a:

• A) rumor to support an incorrect conclusion.
• B) personal experience to support a correct conclusion.
• C) statement of an authority to support a wrong conclusion.
• D) commonsense belief to support a psychological misconception.

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