The Fallacy of Composition Is the Error of Believing a Cause-Effect

question 149

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The fallacy of composition is the error of believing a cause-effect relationship exists between two events that are associated in time.

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Definitions:

Actor-Observer Effect

The tendency to attribute one’s own behavior primarily to situational factors and the behavior of others primarily to dispositional factors.

Football Scholarship

A financial aid award for students to attend college primarily based on their skills and potential in the sport of football, often covering tuition or other educational expenses.

Proximity

Physical or geographic closeness; a major influence on attraction.

Interpersonal Attraction

The force that draws people together, leading to friendships and romantic relationships.