Someone Who Commits the Fallacy of Composition Is Likely to Assume

question 104

Multiple Choice

Someone who commits the fallacy of composition is likely to assume that:

• A)the simplest model is the best predictor.
• B)event B,which followed event A,was caused by event A.
• C)event B,which followed event A,was not necessarily caused by event A.
• D)what is true for the individual is also true for the group.
• E)what is true for the individual is not necessarily true for the group.

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Definitions:

Predict Delinquency

The process of forecasting the likelihood of engaging in minor legal violations or criminal acts, often based on various risk factors.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, typically starting from puberty to legal adulthood.

Identity Formation

The process through which an individual develops a distinct personality and sense of self, often influenced by social relationships and experiences.