Watching Students Coming Out of a Sociology Class,Peng Noted That

question 36

Multiple Choice

Watching students coming out of a sociology class,Peng noted that about 15 of the students walked out looking dejected.He did not count the students who appeared relieved or happy.Peng has committed what kind of error?

• A) overgeneralization.
• B) selective observation.
• C) inaccurate observation.
• D) illogical reasoning
• E) misuse of authority

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