What Error Does a Person Make When He or She

question 49

Multiple Choice

What error does a person make when he or she assumes that the attributes of an entire population-a culture, a country, or a civilization-are the same attributes and attitudes of each person within it?

• A)ecological fallacy
• B)individualistic fallacy
• C)extrapolation fallacy
• D)stereotyping fallacy

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Definitions:

Achievement Test

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Achievement Motivation

An individual's drive or urge to accomplish tasks and goals, typically to meet standards of excellence.

Competitive Career

A profession or field where success heavily depends on outperforming competitors, often in sports, business, or the arts.

High Power Need

A psychological drive that motivates individuals to seek control, influence, or authority over others.