Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Fallacy of Composition

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the fallacy of composition?

• A) A great many people have been immunized against polio because it can be such a devastating disease. As a result, I probably do not personally need to be immunized against polio.
• B) I hate driving to work when the traffic is so heavy, so I decide to leave 30 minutes earlier than in the past. If everyone were to leave 30 minutes earlier for work, we'd all get to work faster.
• C) Whenever I attend a hockey game at the local arena, the home team wins. Therefore, if I attend all of the team's local games, they will achieve a perfect winning record at home.
• D) The parking at York University is in short supply on the main campus. It would be better for more people to ride the bus to school.

Identify how strong critical thinkers treat claims standing alone and the relevance of context in evaluating such claims.

Understand the concept of self-contradictory claims and the ability to identify and analyze examples.

Recognize the strategies for examining claims absent any reasons, including assessing plausibility and possible motivations.

Understand the concept of a fiduciary relationship and its implications for trustworthiness in professional settings.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Overheads that are unaffected by changes in production or sales quantities, encompassing rent, employee salaries, and insurance payments.

Average Total Cost Curves

Average Total Cost Curves represent the total cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost by the quantity of output produced.

Plant Size

Refers to the scale of operations or production capacity of a manufacturing facility or factory.

Long Run

A period of time in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing companies to adjust all inputs.