People Who Succumb to the Fallacy of _______ Operate on the Assumption

question 39

Multiple Choice

People who succumb to the fallacy of _______ operate on the assumption that, if something bad can happen, it probably will.

• A) approval
• B) overgeneralization
• C) irrational thinking
• D) catastrophic failure

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Definitions:

Incremental Theorists

Individuals who believe that personal attributes, such as intelligence or character, can be developed through effort and perseverance.

Athletic Skills

The physical abilities and talents that enhance performance in sports and physical activities.

American Athletes

Sportsmen and sportswomen from the United States who compete in various athletic disciplines at both amateur and professional levels.

Reactance

A stimulating reaction triggered by suggestions, people, norms, or mandates that endanger or abolish particular liberties of action.