One Might Commit the Fallacy of Composition by Concluding That

question 24

Multiple Choice

One might commit the fallacy of composition by concluding that:

• A) statements that are true during prosperity are not necessarily true during depression.
• B) what is good for the individual is necessarily good for the group.
• C) an event that precedes another is necessarily the cause of the latter.
• D) intentions need not coincide with actions.
• E) the composition of a complex product is not revealed by its exterior appearance.

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Definitions:

Mass Consumption

A large-scale demand for products or services by a wide range of consumers within an economy.

Transcontinental Railroad

A continuous rail line that spans a continent, typically referring to the major rail networks connecting the east and west coasts of the United States.

Protective Tariffs

These are taxes imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Canal System

A network of waterways constructed to allow for the transportation of goods and people, facilitating commerce and navigation.