A Fallacy of Composition Involves Assuming That

question 106

Multiple Choice

A fallacy of composition involves assuming that:

• A)you can determine the composition of a complex product just by examining its exterior properties.
• B)consumer durable goods today do not last as long as they did a generation ago.
• C)any mistakes made in producing a product using an assembly line technique will lead to a compounding of errors as the product moves down the line.
• D)what is true for any individual component in a group is true for the group as a whole.
• E)what was true when a person was younger will still be true today.

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Definitions:

Careful Listening

The act of actively paying attention and comprehending the messages being communicated by others, emphasizing the importance of understanding over merely hearing.

Signal

A sign, gesture, or piece of information that communicates or indicates something specific to a receiver.

Forming Relationships

The process by which individuals establish connections with others, which can be based on various factors including friendship, love, common interests, or work.

Frontline Workers

Employees who are directly engaged with customers or the primary operations of the business, often facing the customers first.