Which One of the Following Illustrates an Overgeneralization Error? the Words

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following illustrates an overgeneralization error? The words in question are underlined.

• A)Abe knows what the words tall and short mean, but he does not realize that one is the opposite of the other.
• B)Charles thinks that all animals have to have fur and four legs; therefore snakes, bumblebees, and people cannot possibly be animals.
• C)Bhanu says, "I forgetted my homework today."
• D)Maria thinks that whales and dolphins are kinds of fish, when they are actually mammals instead.

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Definitions:

Social Insurance

Government-provided insurance programs designed to protect individuals from economic risks and insecurities, such as unemployment, old age, or disability.

Food Stamps

A government assistance program that provides low-income families with funds to purchase groceries, aiming to reduce hunger and improve nutrition.

Housing Subsidies

Financial assistance provided by the government or other organizations to help individuals or families afford housing.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population living below the poverty line, which is typically defined as the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country.