“Sarah is controlling. She is a lawyer. You have met a few other lawyers and they are also controlling. You conclude, therefore, that lawyers are controlling people.” What potential error are you making?
a. Illogical reasoning
b. Overgeneralization
c. Selective observation
d. Inaccurate observations
Answer b
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