Which Mental Error Are We Making When We Assume That

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which mental error are we making when we assume that all Russians have the same prevailing preferences and attitudes as their president, Vladimir Putin?

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

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Definitions:

Social Ecology

A framework suggesting that social, institutional, and environmental issues are interconnected, emphasizing the need for holistic solutions to ecological and social problems.

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology that focuses on the study of positive human functioning and flourishing on multiple levels that include the biological, personal, relational, institutional, cultural, and global dimensions of life.

Character Strengths

Positive traits reflected in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are considered virtues and contribute to an individual's fulfillment.

Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology is a branch of psychology focused on the study of what makes life most worth living, emphasizing positive human development, strengths, and flourishing.